ZIP Code 78043

In Laredo, ZIP code 78043 sits in working-class territory, with a median household income of $54,396 and per-capita income of $21,214. Homes here carry a median value of $170,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.80% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall tax load takes a noticeable bite out of household budgets. This is a community where incomes stretch carefully, and taxes form a steady, real expense rather than an afterthought.