ZIP Code 99143

ZIP code 99143, centered on Lamont, sits in working-class territory: a median household income of $38,214 and per-capita income of $37,459 both trail state and national norms, while homes run about $123,600. Property taxes are levied at roughly 0.75% countywide, so a house at that median value carries an annual bill near $927. Shoppers here pay an 8.00% combined sales tax, a rate that adds up on everyday purchases and takes a larger share of a smaller paycheck. Incomes and home values move together in this range, keeping the overall tax load tied closely to spending rather than wealth.