ZIP Code 66762

In ZIP 66762, near Baxter Springs, households earn a median of $50,511, while per-capita income sits at $28,922 — a spread that leaves many families with limited slack after fixed costs. A median home valued at $145,300 carries an effective county property tax rate of 1.06%, which works out to roughly $1,540 annually, or about $128 a month added to housing costs. Layered on top is a 9.00% combined sales tax, which raises the price of everyday purchases. Together, these obligations claim a meaningful share of earnings, so day-to-day spending decisions carry real weight for area households.