ZIP Code 38603

ZIP code 38603, centered on Ashland, sits in working-class to middle-income territory. Households here earn a median of $43,676, while per-capita income reaches $28,221 — a gap that hints at smaller household sizes or single earners. Homes carry a median value of $143,400, and the county's 0.69% effective property tax rate keeps annual bills on the lower side. Add a 7.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load stays fairly contained, though everyday spending still takes a noticeable bite out of paychecks at this income level.