ZIP Code 24830

In ZIP code 24830, which takes in Welch, households earn a median of $42,037, while per-capita income sits at $32,990. With home values averaging $33,400, property taxes run about 0.67% at the county level, a fairly light annual charge on such a low assessment. Sales tax totals 6.00%, so everyday purchases carry a moderate added cost. Taken together, the earnings here are limited, but low housing values and a restrained property levy keep ownership within reach. A household's paycheck stretches further than the income figure alone might imply, though the sales tax still trims spending power on each taxable purchase.