ZIP Code 50544

In ZIP code 50544, near Fort Dodge, households earn a median of $59,620, with per-capita income at $30,931. Homes here carry a median value of $152,700, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.39% applies to that assessed worth. Shoppers pay a combined 7.00% sales tax on purchases. Together, these figures sketch the financial shape of the area: incomes sit below what higher-cost metros offer, while housing values stay within reach of local wages. The property levy adds a yearly cost tied directly to home value, and the sales tax touches everyday spending.