ZIP Code 61301

In ZIP code 61301, near Serena, homes are valued at a median of $129,000, and the county's 2.11% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $2,722 a year in taxes on a home at that price. With median household income at $60,328, that bill equals about 4.5% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $32,444. A 6.50% combined sales tax applies to purchases in the area. Buyers weighing a move here will find entry prices well below many markets, though the tax rate means ownership costs track closely with whatever a home is worth.