ZIP Code 12473

In ZIP code 12473, near Athens, homes carry a median value of $345,100 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.49%. Households here earn a median of $103,542, with per-capita income at $45,877. That tax rate translates into a meaningful annual bill, though the income base is strong enough to absorb it without straining most owners. Sales taxes add 8.00% to purchases, a separate cost from housing. Buyers weighing a move should consider how the property tax interacts with mortgage costs, since the rate applies to the full assessed value rather than income.