ZIP Code 81242

In ZIP code 81242, near Salida, households bring in a median of $95,865 a year, with per-capita income at $59,042. Homes here carry a median value of $482,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.29% keeps annual taxes on such a home near $1,400. That leaves substantial room in a household budget once housing costs are covered. A combined sales tax rate of 2.90% also applies to purchases, adding only a little to everyday spending. Together, these figures point to a strong earnings base paired with light property and sales tax costs.