ZIP Code 79748

In ZIP code 79748, near Big Spring, households report a per-capita income of $59,291, while the median home value sits at $390,900. County property taxes run at an effective rate of 0.95%, and the combined sales tax rate is 6.25%. Together these figures sketch a place where earnings are solid but home prices are steep enough that property taxes still claim a meaningful share of ownership costs. The sales tax applies broadly to purchases, adding another layer to everyday spending. Whether that balance suits a given household depends on how income, mortgage costs, and daily consumption line up.