ZIP Code 77857

In ZIP code 77857, near Buckholts, homes carry a median value of $355,800 while households earn a median of $63,000 — a gap that shapes how ownership actually feels here. The county's 0.99% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,520 annually on that median home, before any exemptions. With per-capita income at $37,613, that bill claims a meaningful share of yearly earnings. A combined sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to purchases. Buyers weighing a move to this area should plan for property taxes that track home values closely, since appreciation raises the annual obligation even when paychecks stay flat.