ZIP Code 61953

In ZIP code 61953, near Atwood, homes carry a median value of $164,400, and the county's 1.70% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $2,795 a year for a house at that price. With median household income at $78,214, that levy takes up a noticeable share of earnings, while per-capita income sits at $40,038. Buyers here also pay a 7.25% combined sales tax on purchases. The relationship between home prices and local wages shapes how far a paycheck stretches, since property taxes are owed annually regardless of income changes.