ZIP Code 35053

In ZIP code 35053, near Cullman, homes carry a median value of $264,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.26%, one of the lower rates you'll find. That combination produces an annual tax bill that takes a smaller bite out of earnings than in many places, even with a median household income of $56,167 and per-capita income of $42,775. Day-to-day purchases, however, carry an 8.50% combined sales tax, which adds up alongside housing costs. Buyers weighing this area get a property tax picture that eases ownership expenses, though the sales tax rate tempers the overall cost of living.