ZIP Code 62902

In ZIP code 62902, near Carbondale, households earn a median of $84,223, with per-capita income at $52,797. Homes here carry a median value of $207,800, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.72% translates into a meaningful annual bill for owners. Add the 7.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and a household's paychecks stretch across several obligations at once. That income level supports homeownership and daily spending, though the property levy takes a real bite each year. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both taxes into their monthly math before committing.