ZIP Code 70402

In ZIP code 70402, near Hammond, the average per-capita income comes to just $3,194, a figure that reflects a population likely made up heavily of students or others with limited earnings. Stretching that amount across a year leaves little slack, so everyday costs matter greatly. Sales tax in the area totals 5.00%, applied to most purchases and adding up quickly on a tight income. Property taxes, set at 0.41% by the county, stay low enough that owning a home here carries a smaller annual bill than in many places, though the very low earnings still shape how far any household's money can go.