Texas Sales Tax Calculator by ZIP Code
Estimate Texas sales tax from your five-digit ZIP code using an illustrative combined rate by ZIP prefix. Replace the rate with your real local rate when you have it.
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- -Unprepared grocery food
- -Prescription medicines
- -OTC drugs
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Texas sales tax by ZIP code calculator for 2026. Enter your 5-digit ZIP to find the approximate combined rate. TX state base is 6.25% with local additions capped at 2% (8.25% max). Most major city ZIPs (Houston 770xx, Dallas 752xx, Austin 787xx) hit the 8.25% cap. Some rural ZIPs may be lower at 6.25-7.25%.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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Texas combines state and local rates. The calculator uses the first three ZIP digits to choose a typical combined rate for budgeting.
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Do all Texas ZIPs have the same rate?
No. Most urban ZIPs are at the 8.25% cap. Some rural and unincorporated areas have lower rates (6.25-7.25%) because they lack city or transit district additions.
Why is the max always 8.25%?
Texas law caps total local additions at 2% on top of the 6.25% state rate. Even if a city, county, and transit district all add tax, the combined local portion cannot exceed 2%.
Which TX ZIPs have the lowest rate?
Some unincorporated rural ZIPs with no city or transit district may only charge the 6.25% state base plus county tax. These are uncommon near major metro areas.
Is this the rate for online orders?
Texas uses origin-based sourcing for in-state sellers (seller location rate). Out-of-state and marketplace sellers use the destination (delivery ZIP) rate.
Is food taxed at my TX ZIP rate?
Unprepared grocery food is exempt regardless of ZIP. Prepared food, restaurant meals, candy, and soft drinks are taxable at the full combined rate.
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