ZIP Code 63049

In ZIP code 63049, near Arnold, homes carry a median value of $224,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.80% works out to roughly $1,800 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $92,333 and per-capita income at $45,558, that tax bill absorbs a sliver of annual earnings, so owning here leaves room in the household budget. A combined sales tax rate of 6.35% applies to purchases. The gap between home values and area incomes means buyers earning near the median can carry a mortgage without property taxes dominating their finances.