ZIP Code 50162

In ZIP code 50162, near Baxter, households bring in a median of $71,417 a year, with per-capita income at $39,801. A home priced at the median $176,600 would carry an annual property tax bill around $2,508 at the county's 1.42% rate. Adding the 7.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, a household here has to weigh housing costs and consumption taxes against its earnings. That income supports a solid middle-ground lifestyle, though the tax load does take a meaningful bite out of what's left each month.