ZIP Code 78041

In ZIP code 78041, which covers part of Laredo, homes carry a median value of $221,300 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.80%. That combination produces an annual tax bill that eats into earnings: median household income here is $61,544, and per-capita income reaches $30,026. Buyers weighing a purchase against their paychecks should factor in the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday spending as well. The gap between home prices and local wages shapes how much house families can carry without straining their finances.