ZIP Code 50105

In ZIP code 50105, near Ames, homes carry a median value of $275,400, and the county's 1.40% effective property tax rate translates into roughly $3,856 in annual taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $130,083, so that bill equals about 3% of yearly income — a share many owners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income stands at $56,008, notably lower than the household figure, which hints at multi-earner homes. A combined sales tax of 7.00% adds to everyday costs, though the property tax remains the larger ongoing obligation tied to owning a home here.