ZIP Code 38769

In ZIP code 38769, near Arkansas City, homes carry a median value of $88,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.73%. That combination yields a yearly tax bill of roughly $646, a figure that lands hard against a median household income of $20,104 and per-capita income of $14,489. Housing here is inexpensive by most standards, yet the gap between what people earn and what ownership costs is narrow. A 7.00% combined sales tax adds further pressure on everyday spending, trimming whatever remains after the property tax comes due.