ZIP Code 36421

In ZIP code 36421, near Evergreen, homes carry a median value of $170,900 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.26%. That combination yields a yearly property tax bill well below what many parts of the country see on comparable housing. Households here bring in a median of $65,801, or $32,410 per person, so the tax on a median-priced home takes up only a slim share of annual earnings. Sales taxes run 6.50% on purchases. Buyers weighing this ZIP will find that home prices and tax rates together shape a fairly gentle ownership picture relative to local paychecks.