ZIP Code 62874

In ZIP code 62874, near Benton, households bring in a median of $40,625 a year, while per-capita income sits at $20,692 — a spread that reflects how many earners live under one roof. With homes valued around $54,000, property taxes at the county's 1.57% rate run roughly $848 annually, a sum that takes a noticeable bite out of earnings at this level. Add the 7.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily spending carries its own weight. Together these costs shape a tight annual budget, where housing stays within reach but each dollar still has to stretch.