ZIP Code 62665

Homes around Alexander in ZIP 62665 carry a median value of $65,800, and the county's 1.76% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,158 a year on a house at that price. With median household income at $46,528, that bill equals about 2.5% of a typical household's annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $28,763. Add the 7.25% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases chip away at what's left. Low home prices keep entry costs down, yet the tax rate itself is steep enough that owning still takes a real bite from paychecks in this area.