ZIP Code 61957

In ZIP 61957, near Hammond, homes carry a median value of $141,900 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.50%, translating to roughly $2,129 in annual property taxes on that median home. Households here earn a median of $75,583, meaning that tax equals about 2.8% of yearly income — a share that stays contained without straining most budgets. Per-capita income reaches $35,671. A combined sales tax rate of 6.75% applies to purchases. Together, these figures paint a picture of a housing market where ownership costs stay within reach of local earnings.