ZIP Code 24974

In ZIP 24974, near Ballard, households report a median income of $21,446, while per-capita income reaches $27,631 — a gap that hints at smaller household sizes or varied earners within the area. A median home value of $105,100 carries a county-level property tax rate of 0.46%, keeping annual housing taxes low in dollar terms even as incomes stay tight. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily spending takes a noticeable bite. Budgets here stretch further on housing costs than on consumption, so careful planning around essentials matters more than the tax rate on a home.