ZIP Code 78229

In ZIP code 78229, on San Antonio's northwest side, homes carry a median value of $228,900 while households bring in a median of $46,574 a year. At the county's 1.73% effective property tax rate, that home would generate roughly $3,960 in annual taxes — a sum equal to about 8.5% of median household income, a meaningful claim on earnings in this area. Per-capita income sits at $27,023, so the gap between home prices and what people earn here is real. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living weighs noticeably on local budgets.