ZIP Code 78550

In ZIP code 78550, which takes in Brownsville, households bring in a median of $49,007 a year, while per-capita income sits at $25,915. A median home value of $131,100 paired with the county's 1.50% effective property tax rate means annual property taxes run near $1,967 — a real line item against that household income. Layered on top is an 8.25% combined sales tax, which raises the cost of everyday purchases. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing and consumption taxes both claim meaningful shares of earnings, so residents here feel the squeeze from several directions at once.