ZIP Code 36613

In ZIP code 36613, near Mobile, homes carry a median value of $144,200, and the county's 0.47% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $678 a year on such a home. With median household income at $52,080, that tax equals about 1.3% of annual earnings, a light load compared with many parts of the country. Per-capita income sits at $23,297, so buying here stays within reach of working households. Sales tax in the area totals 5.00%, which adds a bit to everyday purchases but doesn't offset the low carrying cost of owning a home.