ZIP Code 78836

In ZIP code 78836, near Asherton, the average person earns $18,792 a year, so housing and taxes take up a meaningful share of a household budget. Property taxes run at 1.43% of assessed value at the county level, a rate that adds up quickly on even a lower-priced home. Sales tax comes to 6.25% on purchases. Together, these costs shape how far each paycheck stretches. Anyone weighing a move here should compare the property tax bill against income and plan for the sales tax on everyday spending.