ZIP Code 28698

In ZIP code 28698, near Creston, households bring in a median of $54,402 a year, while per-capita income comes to $33,263. A median home value of $219,400 paired with a county property tax rate of 0.39% means annual property taxes land near $856. Add a 6.75% combined sales tax on purchases, and daily spending takes a slightly bigger bite. With earnings at this level, housing costs stay contained, but everyday expenses still shape the monthly picture. Budgeting here hinges on balancing a mid-range income against routine costs rather than stretching for a high mortgage payment.