ZIP Code 71270

In ZIP code 71270, near Chatham, households bring in a median of $36,791 a year, with per-capita income at $25,231. Against that earnings base, a median home value of $222,300 stands out, though the county's 0.46% effective property tax rate keeps the annual tax bill comparatively contained. Sales taxes add 5.00% to purchases, a cost that follows everyday spending rather than homeownership. The gap between home values and household earnings means housing weighs heavily on local budgets, and the sales tax takes a bite out of whatever remains after the mortgage or rent is paid.