ZIP Code 36082

In ZIP code 36082, near Troy, per-capita income stands at $1,429, a figure that shapes nearly every spending decision a household here makes. With so little average earnings, everyday costs matter enormously, and the 6.50% combined sales tax adds to each purchase at the register. Property taxes in this county run at an effective rate of 0.27%, which keeps annual bills low on paper, though any home value still has to be weighed against such limited income. The result is a tight financial picture where sales tax on essentials and any housing expense compete directly for the same scarce dollars.