ZIP Code 96001

In ZIP code 96001, which covers Redding, the median home value of $401,500 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.69%, yielding an annual bill of roughly $2,770. With median household income at $72,484, that tax equals about 3.8% of yearly earnings, a meaningful line item for owners. Per-capita income sits lower, at $41,569, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Add a 7.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans on wages that don't stretch far against housing prices.