ZIP Code 52761

In ZIP code 52761, near Wapello, homes carry a median value of $170,600 while households bring in a median of $62,098 a year, with per-capita income at $33,406. The county's 1.50% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,559 annually on a median-priced home, or about 4% of median household income. That leaves a meaningful share of earnings for other costs, though a 7.00% combined sales tax adds to everyday purchases. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both the annual tax bill and the higher cost of taxed goods into their overall housing picture.