Ames, IA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP code 50013, which covers part of Ames, per-capita income stands at just $6,701, so buying a home here hinges heavily on price. At the county's 1.40% effective property tax rate, a $150,000 house would carry roughly $2,100 in annual taxes — a steep sum against such low earnings. Sales taxes add another 7.00% at checkout, trimming what households can set aside. Together, these figures show how property taxes can weigh on buyers in this ZIP, where even a lower-priced home may stretch a budget once the tax bill and everyday costs are counted.