ZIP Code 36049

In ZIP 36049, near Highland Home, homes carry a median value of $140,900 while households bring in a median $51,126 — a ratio that keeps ownership within reach for many working families. The county's 0.32% effective property tax rate means a home at that median value generates roughly $451 in annual taxes, a figure that sits easily alongside other household costs. Per-capita income reaches $29,443. Shoppers here pay a combined 7.50% sales tax, which adds to everyday expenses but doesn't offset the advantage of low carrying costs on a home purchase.