ZIP Code 78549

In the Edinburg area, ZIP code 78549 pairs a median home value of $75,400 with a county effective property tax rate of 1.62%, yielding an annual bill near $1,222 before any exemptions. Median household income sits at $19,222, so that levy alone equals roughly 6.4% of a typical household's yearly earnings, a heavy share given per-capita income of $13,704. Combined sales tax reaches 6.25%, adding further pressure on daily purchases. Low sticker prices on homes here do not translate into low carrying costs when wages are this constrained.