ZIP Code 78209

In ZIP code 78209, on San Antonio's near north side, homes carry a median value of $497,000 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.73%. That combination implies an annual property tax bill of roughly $8,600, a meaningful slice of the $86,514 median household income. Per-capita income reaches $72,305, cushioning some households but not all. Sales taxes add 8.25% to purchases. Buyers weighing a move here should weigh how the area's high home values and the county rate together shape yearly ownership costs against what local incomes can absorb.