ZIP Code 63053

In ZIP code 63053, near Arnold, homes carry a median value of $221,300, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.80% translates to roughly $1,770 in annual property taxes. With median household income at $61,250, that bill equals about 2.9% of yearly earnings, while per-capita income sits at $35,896. Combined with a 6.35% sales tax rate, housing costs and taxes together shape what households can set aside. The gap between home values and earnings means buyers here weigh property taxes alongside their mortgage, since the annual levy is a real line item rather than an afterthought.