ZIP Code 79553

In ZIP code 79553, near Rule, homes carry a median value of $69,500, and the county's 1.59% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,100 a year on such a house. With median household income at $47,839 and per-capita income at $26,172, that tax bill takes a noticeable bite, though the low home values keep the dollar figure contained. A 6.25% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Ownership here hinges less on sticker price than on how property taxes and everyday costs stack up against what households bring in.