ZIP Code 61021

In ZIP code 61021, near Steward, homes carry a median value of $148,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.97%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $2,926, which eats into a median household income of $69,127 — about 4.2% of yearly earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income lands at $35,761. A 7.75% combined sales tax adds further cost to everyday purchases. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both the property tax load and the sales tax into what their paycheck actually supports.