ZIP Code 16140

In ZIP code 16140, near New Castle, households earn an average per-capita income of $16,233. Property taxes in this area run at an effective rate of 1.34%, applied at the county level, so a home's assessed value directly shapes the annual bill. Sales tax adds 6.00% to purchases made here. Together, these figures sketch a local economy where earnings are limited and both recurring taxes draw on a tight household budget. Housing costs tied to property tax and everyday spending shaped by sales tax each claim a share of income that leaves little slack.