ZIP Code 86502

In ZIP code 86502, which takes in Alpine, households earn a median of $20,500 a year, and per-capita income comes to $15,596. A home here carries a median value of $50,000, so property taxes at the county's 0.90% rate would run about $450 annually. Add the 6.10% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday expenses eat into a tight income. With earnings this low, housing costs stay within reach mainly because values are so far below national figures, but sales tax takes a steady bite from each paycheck.