ZIP Code 71222

In ZIP code 71222, which takes in Athens, households bring in a median of $35,051 a year, while per-capita income sits at $25,308. A median home value of $83,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.46%, so annual property taxes stay low in dollar terms. Sales tax of 5.00% applies to purchases, trimming spending power on everyday goods. With earnings at this level, housing costs and taxes claim a smaller share than in many places, though day-to-day expenses still shape the household budget.