ZIP Code 45761

Homes around Athens in ZIP 45761 carry a median value of $108,200, and the county's 1.17% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,266 a year on such a house. With median household income at $48,750, that tax equals about 2.6% of annual earnings, a figure that leaves breathing room for other expenses. Per-capita income sits at $34,620. A 7.25% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Lower property values here help keep ownership within reach even though incomes trail some neighboring areas.