ZIP Code 37686

In ZIP code 37686, near Kingsport, households earn a median of $84,264, while per-capita income sits at $43,900. A median home value of $352,200 paired with a 0.58% county property tax rate means annual property taxes land near $2,043. Combined with a 9.25% sales tax rate, everyday purchases cost more here than in many parts of the country. Still, the income base leaves many households with room to cover housing, taxes, and daily expenses without straining. Budgets in this area tend to hinge on homeownership costs and spending habits rather than on any single tax line.