ZIP Code 12442

Households in ZIP code 12442, near Athens, report a median income of $36,912, while per-capita income sits at $36,922. With a median home value of $436,200, property taxes at the county's 1.49% rate would run roughly $6,500 annually, a substantial share of earnings at this income level. Sales tax adds 8.00% to most purchases. Together these costs shape a tight budget for area households, since housing expenses alone could absorb a large portion of annual income before everyday spending on goods and services is even considered.