ZIP Code 62853

Homes around Alma in ZIP code 62853 carry a median value of $79,900, and the county's 1.71% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,366 a year on a house at that price. With median household income at $60,721, that tax bill equals about 2.3% of annual earnings—a share most households can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits lower, at $25,138, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Sales tax in the area totals 7.50%, a cost that applies to everyday purchases regardless of whether someone owns or rents.