ZIP Code 78214

In ZIP code 78214, on San Antonio's south side, households bring in a median of $44,902 a year, while per-capita income sits at $24,170. A median home value of $128,800 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.73%, so annual property taxes land somewhere around $2,230 before any exemptions. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and a meaningful share of each paycheck goes toward housing and consumption taxes. That leaves less slack for savings, transportation, and healthcare, so careful planning matters more than the headline income figure alone might imply.