ZIP Code 50569

In ZIP code 50569, near Fort Dodge, homes carry a median value of $96,900, and the county's 1.39% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,347 a year on such a home. With median household income at $44,375, that tax bill equals about 3% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $38,840. Buyers here also pay a 7.00% combined sales tax. Lower home values keep entry costs down, yet the tax rate still claims a meaningful share of local paychecks, so ownership hinges on how steadily income covers both the mortgage and the yearly levy.