ZIP Code 71238

In ZIP code 71238, near Chatham, households bring in a median of $34,018 a year, while per-capita income comes to $27,262. A median home value of $146,100 combined with a county property tax rate of 0.30% means annual property taxes stay near $438, a sliver of yearly earnings. Sales tax in the area totals 5.00%, so everyday purchases carry a lighter added cost than in many places. Taken together, these figures sketch a local economy where housing costs and consumption taxes take a smaller bite out of paychecks, though the income level itself remains the central constraint on day-to-day spending.