ZIP Code 78342

Households in the 78342 ZIP code, near Ben Bolt, bring in a median income of $40,739, with per-capita earnings of $19,976. That income level shapes how far each paycheck stretches. Property taxes run at 1.15% of assessed value at the county level, a cost that weighs on owners regardless of home price. Sales taxes add 6.25% to most purchases, trimming spending power on everyday goods. Together these rates mean a larger share of earnings goes toward housing and consumption than in places with higher pay. Stretching $40,739 across taxes and daily expenses calls for careful planning.