ZIP Code 36116

In ZIP code 36116, which takes in part of Montgomery, households earn a median of $55,160, while per-person income averages $29,748. A median home value of $149,500 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.41%, so annual property taxes on such a home run well below what many metro areas charge. Sales taxes are another matter: the combined rate reaches 10.00%, among the higher figures you'll see, which adds noticeably to everyday purchases. Together, the two taxes pull in different directions — ownership costs stay low, but spending costs run high.