ZIP Code 71342

Households around Jena, in ZIP code 71342, bring in a median income of $72,154, while per-capita earnings sit at $34,452. A median home value of $120,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.45%, so annual property taxes stay low enough that housing costs don't crowd out much else. Sales tax across the area totals 5.00%, which adds a bit to everyday purchases but leaves most of each paycheck for savings or other priorities. Overall, the earnings here support a fairly comfortable margin between what families take in and what they owe.