ZIP Code 77535

ZIP code 77535, centered on Baytown, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $84,497 and per-capita income of $31,684. A median home value of $225,200 pairs with a county-level effective property tax rate of 1.17%, so property taxes take a meaningful bite out of ownership costs here. The combined sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to everyday purchases across the area. Together these figures point to a working- to middle-income community where housing remains within reach, though the tax load on both property and purchases shapes the overall cost of living.