ZIP Code 38643

Households in ZIP code 38643, which centers on Darling, earn a median of $19,976 a year, with per-capita income at $18,480 — placing the area firmly among working-class communities. Homes here have a median value of $62,100, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.06% means the tax bill on such a home stays small in dollar terms, though it still takes a real share of income at these earnings. A 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding to the cost of everyday goods for residents already stretching limited wages.