ZIP Code 24817

In ZIP code 24817, near Welch, homes carry a median value of $50,800, and the county's 0.67% effective property tax rate yields a yearly bill of roughly $340. That figure sits against a median household income of $25,363 and per-capita income of $14,570, so housing costs stay low in absolute terms even though earnings are limited. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases in the area. Ownership here hinges less on price than on the gap between modest wages and everyday expenses, with property taxes themselves taking a slim share of annual income.