Erie, PA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
ZIP code 16563, near Erie, sits at the lower end of the income scale, with per-capita income of just $5,262. That figure reflects a working-class area where earnings lag well behind state and national averages. County-level property taxes run at an effective rate of 1.60%, a meaningful cost for homeowners whose budgets are already stretched. The combined sales tax rate of 6.00% adds further pressure on everyday purchases. Together, these taxes claim a larger share of limited earnings than they would in wealthier communities, making this ZIP one where affordability hinges on low incomes meeting steady tax obligations.
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