Big Sandy, TN — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
ZIP code 38387, near Big Sandy, sits in middle-income territory: a median household income of $61,477 and per-capita income of $42,386 place it above many rural areas but below wealthier suburbs. Homes here carry a median value of $177,600, with property taxes at an effective county rate of 0.58%. That combination keeps annual property tax bills low enough that housing costs don't overwhelm paychecks. Sales taxes are another matter — the combined rate of 9.75% adds up on everyday purchases, taking a noticeable bite from household spending throughout the year.