ZIP Code 72653

In ZIP code 72653, near Gamaliel, homes carry a median value of $174,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.46%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill well below what many parts of the country see. Households here earn a median of $48,718, and per-capita income reaches $34,181, so the tax on a median-priced home takes up a sliver of yearly earnings. Sales taxes run 9.88% on purchases, a separate cost worth keeping in mind. Housing costs and taxes together leave breathing room in local budgets.