ZIP Code 77521

In Baytown's 77521 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $231,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% works out to roughly $3,749 a year for a home at that price. With median household income at $73,629, that tax bill equals about 5% of annual earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits at $32,886. Baytown shoppers also pay a combined 8.25% sales tax on purchases. Together, the property levy and sales tax draw on incomes that, while above per-capita levels, still leave homeowners balancing a meaningful annual obligation against everyday costs.