ZIP Code 39842

In ZIP code 39842, which takes in Dawson, households bring in a median of $43,871 a year, while per-capita income sits at $24,806. A home priced at the median value of $117,200 would carry county property taxes near 1.04%, or roughly $1,219 annually. Add the 8.00% combined sales tax charged on purchases, and everyday spending takes a noticeable bite out of paychecks. With earnings at this level, housing costs and taxes together shape how much remains each month for food, transportation, and savings, making careful planning a practical necessity rather than an afterthought.