ZIP Code 78009

In ZIP code 78009, near Castroville, homes carry a median value of $368,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.32% yields an annual bill of roughly $4,867. With median household income at $103,125, that levy absorbs under 5% of a household's yearly earnings, a share many homeowners elsewhere would envy. Per-capita income sits at $41,228. A combined sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to purchases. High home values paired with strong earnings keep ownership within reach here, though buyers should still weigh the tax bill alongside their mortgage.