ZIP Code 42749

In ZIP code 42749, near Austin, homes carry a median value of $142,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.66%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $938. Households here earn a median of $45,500, so property taxes absorb about 2% of that income, a lighter share than many Indiana communities see. Per-capita income reaches $27,153. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Buyers weighing this area will find home prices and tax rates that align with local earnings, though individual budgets still depend on down payments, insurance, and other costs.