ZIP Code 77550

In Galveston's 77550 ZIP code, households earn a median of $45,047, while per-capita income reaches $35,654. A median home valued at $325,900 carries a county property tax rate of 1.41%, which adds up to a meaningful annual expense against that earnings level. Day-to-day purchases also include an 8.25% combined sales tax. Together, housing costs and consumption taxes shape how far each paycheck stretches here, and the gap between home values and household income means property taxes claim a sizable share of what people bring in each year.