ZIP Code 50073

In ZIP code 50073, near Des Moines, homes carry a median value of $274,700 while households bring in a median of $100,972, and per-capita income sits at $54,095. The county's 1.68% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,615 annually on that median home, a figure that eats into earnings but stays within reach given local incomes. Sales tax across the area totals 7.00%, adding cost to everyday purchases. Together, these figures sketch a housing market where ownership remains attainable for many working households, though the tax load is a real line item.