ZIP Code 36609

In ZIP code 36609, near Mobile, homes carry a median value of $205,300, and the county's 0.47% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $965 a year on such a home. With median household income at $49,830 and per-capita income at $34,729, that tax bill takes up a noticeable but not overwhelming share of annual earnings. Sales taxes, though, run 10.00% on purchases, which adds up over time. Buyers weighing a move here should look at both sides: property taxes stay contained, but everyday spending carries a higher combined rate.