ZIP Code 35773

In ZIP code 35773, near Athens, homes carry a median value of $231,300 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.40% — one of the lower rates you'll find. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $925. With median household income at $74,511 and per-capita income of $38,602, the tax equals about 1.2% of a household's yearly earnings. Sales tax in the area adds 4.50% to purchases. Buyers here get relatively strong buying power against housing costs, since local wages stretch further when the property tax rate stays this contained.