ZIP Code 12983

ZIP code 12983, centered on Minerva, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $65,985 and per-capita income of $44,357. Homes here carry a median value of $225,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.68% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year in taxes. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load leans heavier than what many middle-income areas see. Households here earn enough to get by without much cushion, and the tax structure takes a noticeable bite out of everyday budgets.