ZIP Code 50009

In ZIP code 50009, near Des Moines, homes carry a median value of $278,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.68%, translating into a yearly tax bill of roughly $4,675 before any exemptions. Households here earn a median of $88,447, so that levy absorbs a little over five percent of annual income. Per-capita income reaches $44,085. Add the 7.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and ownership costs extend beyond the mortgage itself. Buyers weighing this area should factor the tax rate into their monthly math alongside the purchase price.