ZIP Code 43721

In ZIP code 43721, near Alexandria, the county's 1.22% effective property tax rate applies to whatever a home is worth, so the annual bill scales directly with value. With per-capita income at $24,009, each $100,000 of home value carries roughly $1,220 in yearly taxes — a figure that eats into earnings quickly at this income level. A 7.25% combined sales tax adds further pressure on day-to-day spending, trimming what's left for a mortgage or rent. Buyers weighing a purchase here should factor both the tax rate and the local wage base into what they can carry.