ZIP Code 36801

In ZIP code 36801, near Cusseta, homes carry a median value of $234,600 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.48%, yielding an annual tax bill well under what many metros charge. Households here earn a median of $62,414, so that levy takes only a slim share of yearly income, and per-capita income reaches $34,897. A 9.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases instead. The gap between what residents earn and what housing costs keeps ownership within reach for many working households, though the sales tax adds up on everyday spending.