ZIP Code 78361

In Benavides (ZIP 78361), homes carry a median value of $129,400 while households bring in $42,211 a year. The county's 0.97% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,255 annually on a home at that median value — about 3% of median household income. Per-capita income sits at $19,707, so the tax bite varies considerably depending on whether a household has one earner or several. Sales taxes add 8.25% at the register. Buying here demands less upfront than in many markets, though carrying costs still claim a real share of local earnings.