ZIP Code 78839

With a median household income of $37,365 and per-capita income of $21,526, ZIP code 78839, centered on Asherton, sits in working-class territory. Homes here carry a median value of $103,700, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.53% means owners pay roughly $1,587 annually on a home at that value. Shoppers face a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%, which adds noticeably to everyday purchases. Incomes well below state and national medians, paired with lower home values, define this area's economics, and the tax structure draws a meaningful share from both property owners and consumers.