ZIP Code 12137

In ZIP code 12137, near Esperance, homes carry a median value of $271,500 while households bring in a median of $83,879 a year. The county's 2.36% effective property tax rate means an owner of a median-priced home pays roughly $6,400 annually, a figure that weighs noticeably against local earnings. Per-capita income sits at $39,616, so the tax bite varies widely depending on how many earners share a household. Add the 8.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans on income more heavily than the home prices alone might indicate.