ZIP Code 15857

In ZIP code 15857, near Benezett, homes carry a median value of $150,100, and the county's 1.27% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,906 a year on such a home. With median household income at $67,662, that tax equals about 2.8% of annual earnings, a share most households can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $37,095. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Overall, owning a home here demands a smaller slice of income than in many parts of Pennsylvania, though individual circumstances still vary.