ZIP Code 31642

In ZIP code 31642, which takes in Axson, households bring in a median of $41,574 a year, while per-capita income sits at $23,783. With home values averaging $69,300, property taxes at the county's 0.79 percent rate work out to only a few hundred dollars annually, a lighter load against that earnings level. The 8.00 percent combined sales tax does add to everyday costs on purchases, though. Overall, the area's lower housing prices keep ownership within reach even on these incomes, freeing up cash for other expenses.