ZIP Code 78501

In ZIP code 78501, which takes in Edinburg, homes carry a median value of $161,000, and the county's 1.62% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,600 a year on a home at that price. With median household income at $48,071 and per-capita income at $25,706, that tax bill claims a meaningful share of earnings. The 8.25% combined sales tax rate adds further cost to everyday purchases. Buyers drawn by the lower home prices here should weigh how the tax rate and local wages interact before committing.