ZIP Code 61721

In ZIP code 61721, near Atlanta, homes carry a median value of $141,400, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.11% translates into roughly $2,984 in annual property taxes. With median household income at $91,500, that bill equals about 3.3% of a typical household's yearly earnings. Per-capita income sits lower, at $33,854, so the tax load varies by household size and composition. A combined sales tax rate of 8.25% adds to everyday costs. Overall, home prices here stay well below what the area's median earnings could support, giving buyers meaningful headroom.