ZIP Code 56481

In ZIP code 56481, near Backus, homes carry a median value of $167,700, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.04% works out to roughly $1,744 a year for a home at that price. With median household income at $73,295, that tax bill equals about 2.4% of annual earnings, a share most owners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $34,528. Sales taxes combine to 7.38%, which adds to everyday costs. The gap between home prices and local pay helps explain why buying here stays within reach for many working households.