ZIP Code 66451

Households in ZIP code 66451, near Carbondale, earn a median of $76,908, placing the area in middle-income territory rather than among affluent communities; per-capita income sits at $36,205. Homes here carry a median value of $158,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.49% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add a combined sales tax of 9.00%, and everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Working households here balance moderate earnings against property and consumption taxes that take a steady bite, so the overall tax load shapes daily spending more than the income figures alone might imply.