ZIP Code 23885

In ZIP code 23885, near Carson, homes carry a median value of $283,900 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.55% — among the lower rates you'll find. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many higher-rate areas demand. Households here earn a median of $103,849, with per-capita income at $51,284, so housing costs and taxes together absorb a smaller share of earnings than in many parts of Virginia. A 5.30% combined sales tax applies to purchases. The balance between income, home prices, and taxation shapes this area's particular character.