ZIP Code 79042

In ZIP code 79042, which takes in Claude, households bring in a median of $70,590 a year, while per-capita income sits at $31,346. A median home value of $148,500 means property taxes run about 1.51% at the county level, a yearly bill near $2,242 before any exemptions. Add the 6.25% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases chip away at what's left. On this income, housing costs stay within reach, but the tax load still shapes how much households can save or spend elsewhere.