ZIP Code 61537

In ZIP code 61537, near Arlington, homes carry a median value of $118,200, and the county's 1.94% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,293 a year on such a home. With median household income at $67,404, that bill absorbs about 3.4% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $35,933. Buyers here also face a 7.25% combined sales tax on purchases. The gap between home prices and local wages means ownership stays within reach for many working households, though the tax rate itself runs above what some neighboring counties charge.