ZIP Code 94043

ZIP code 94043, in the San Jose area, ranks among the Bay Area's more affluent communities, with a median household income of $203,298 and per-capita income of $106,684. Homes here carry a median value of $1,641,100, so property taxes add up quickly even though the county's 0.67% effective rate is fairly restrained — roughly $11,000 annually on a median-priced house. A combined sales tax of 9.75% also applies to purchases. High earnings and steep home values define this ZIP, and the tax picture leans on property owners far more than on everyday spending.