ZIP Code 77590

In ZIP 77590, which takes in part of Galveston, households bring in a median of $65,801 a year, while per-capita income sits at $35,821. A median home value of $188,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.41%, so annual property taxes land near $2,660 before exemptions. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries a noticeable premium. Together these figures shape how far each paycheck stretches, with housing costs and consumption taxes both drawing on earnings that, per person, remain below the household median.