ZIP Code 79785

In ZIP code 79785, near Balmorhea, homes carry a median value of $53,800, and the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.08%. That works out to roughly $581 in annual property taxes on a median-valued home. With median household income at $43,438 and per-capita income at $19,282, the tax bill takes a smaller bite than in many places, though incomes here are limited. A combined sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to purchases. Low home values keep entry costs down, but the gap between per-capita earnings and household income hints that many residents pool resources to cover daily expenses.