ZIP Code 78227

ZIP code 78227, on San Antonio's west side, sits in working-class territory. Households here earn a median of $51,519, while per-capita income reaches $21,103 — a spread that points to many wage earners supporting families on paychecks that don't stretch far. Homes carry a median value of $159,700, and the county's 1.73% effective property tax rate means an owner of such a home pays roughly $2,760 annually. Add San Antonio's 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall tax load takes a noticeable bite from incomes already stretched thin.