ZIP Code 78861

In ZIP code 78861, near Castroville, homes carry a median value of $223,200 while the county's 1.32% effective property tax rate translates into roughly $2,946 in annual taxes. Households here earn a median of $64,917, so that bill absorbs a noticeable share of yearly income, though per-capita income sits lower at $29,106, meaning single earners feel the pinch more sharply. Adding an 8.25% combined sales tax raises the overall cost of living. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both the purchase price and the recurring tax load into what they can genuinely carry.