ZIP Code 56169

In ZIP 56169, which covers Balaton, homes carry a median value of $136,500, and the county's 1.06% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,447 a year on a house at that price. With median household income at $82,083, that tax bill takes up a smaller share of earnings than in many places. Per-capita income stands at $38,646. A combined sales tax of 6.88% applies to purchases in the area, adding a bit to everyday costs, though the gap between local home prices and what households bring in keeps ownership within reach.