ZIP Code 80449

In ZIP code 80449, near Salida, homes carry a median value of $397,000 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.33%, among the lower rates you'll find. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many higher-rate counties demand on similar valuations. Households here report a median income of $59,635, with per-capita income at $41,233, so the gap between earnings and home prices is real but softened somewhat by the tax structure. A 2.90% combined sales tax rate adds only a slight lift to everyday costs.