ZIP Code 51553

In ZIP code 51553, near Council Bluffs, homes carry a median value of $225,900, and the county's 1.57% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,547 annually. With median household income at $96,932, that tax bill equals about 3.7% of yearly earnings, a share many households can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits at $40,060, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply than dual-income families. Sales tax across the area totals 7.00%, adding to everyday costs. Even so, the relationship between local wages and housing prices keeps ownership within reach for a broad swath of buyers here.