ZIP Code 35543

With a median household income of $29,196 and per-capita income of $19,407, ZIP code 35543, centered on Bear Creek, sits in working-class territory. Homes here carry a median value of $97,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.28% keeps annual tax bills small in dollar terms. A combined sales tax of 6.00% applies to purchases. Incomes well below state and national medians mean everyday expenses weigh more heavily, though the low property tax rate eases one cost of owning a home.