ZIP Code 36556

Households in the 36556 ZIP code, centered on Chatom, keep a smaller share of their income flowing to taxes than many places around Alabama. County property taxes run at an effective rate of 0.23%, so a home's assessed value translates into a yearly bill well below what higher-tax areas demand. Sales tax adds 5.00% at the register on taxable purchases. Together, these two levies shape what a family here can set aside for housing, food, and savings. The pairing of a low property rate with a moderate sales tax means the overall tax picture leans on spending rather than homeownership.