ZIP Code 31087

ZIP code 31087, centered on Milledgeville, sits in working-class territory, with a median household income of $37,679 and per-capita income of $19,631—both well below state and national averages. Homes here carry a median value of $87,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.09% means annual taxes stay low in dollar terms, though they still claim a meaningful share of earnings at this income level. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases take a steady bite. Households in this ZIP balance lower housing costs against limited incomes and a consumption tax that hits spending regardless of earnings.