ZIP Code 63474

In ZIP code 63474, which takes in Alexandria, households bring in a median of $51,000 a year, while per-capita income sits at $26,291. Homes here carry a median value of $68,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.87% works out to a comparatively light annual bill on that value. Day-to-day purchases face a combined sales tax of 7.22%, a cost that touches groceries, supplies, and most retail spending. With earnings at this level and housing prices well below the national picture, many households can direct a larger share of each paycheck toward savings, debt payoff, or everyday needs rather than a mortgage.