ZIP Code 71839

With a median household income of $24,746 and per-capita income of $18,245, ZIP code 71839 sits squarely in working-class territory, well below what many American households earn. That lower earning power pairs with a county-level effective property tax rate of 0.61%, so property taxes take a smaller share of home value here than in many places. The combined sales tax rate of 8.75% is where the burden shows up more sharply, since everyday purchases cost more regardless of income. Garland City anchors this ZIP, and its residents balance low wages against a tax mix weighted toward consumption rather than property.