ZIP Code 78542

In ZIP code 78542, which takes in part of Edinburg, households bring in a median of $55,243 a year, while per-capita income sits at $19,389. A median home value of $150,200 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.62%, so property taxes on such a home would run roughly $2,433 annually. Adding the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, earnings here stretch across housing, goods, and services alike. That leaves little slack in a monthly budget, and spending choices carry real weight for families getting by on these income levels.