ZIP Code 62966

In ZIP code 62966, near Carbondale, households bring in a median of $55,665, while per-capita income sits at $33,993. A median home value of $142,200 paired with the county's 1.84% effective property tax rate points to annual property taxes around $2,616, a real line item against that earnings level. Add the 7.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily spending carries its own weight. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing costs and consumption taxes both claim meaningful shares, so careful planning around both is central to making the income stretch across the year.