ZIP Code 17821

In ZIP code 17821, near Benton, homes carry a median value of $249,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.01%. That works out to roughly $2,520 in annual property taxes, a figure households earning the median $76,971 can absorb without straining. Per-capita income reaches $46,808, and a 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. The gap between what homes cost and what people bring in shapes daily life here: property taxes claim a noticeable share of earnings, yet the relationship between income and housing values keeps ownership within reach for many working households.