ZIP Code 17721

In ZIP code 17721, near Lamar, homes carry a median value of $140,800, and the county's 1.16% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,633 a year on such a home. With median household income at $59,073, that tax equals about 2.8% of annual earnings, a share many buyers can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits at $31,691, so single earners may feel the bite more sharply. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Overall, the relationship between local wages and housing costs here leaves room for ownership.