ZIP Code 12427

In ZIP code 12427, near Athens, per-capita income stands at $16,961, a figure that points to a working-class community where earnings trail both state and national averages. Home values, however, tell a different story: a median of $375,500, paired with a county-level effective property tax rate of 1.49%. That combination means owners here shoulder a meaningful annual tax bill relative to what they earn. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall load leans on households with limited financial slack.