ZIP Code 51401

In ZIP code 51401, which covers Carroll, a median home value of $195,700 meets an effective county property tax rate of 1.09%, translating to roughly $2,130 in annual taxes. With median household income at $70,702, that bill equals about 3% of yearly earnings—a share most homeowners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $41,907, so single earners may feel the pinch more than two-income households. A combined sales tax of 7.00% adds to everyday costs, though Iowa exempts groceries from that levy, softening the impact on weekly budgets.