ZIP Code 17953

In ZIP code 17953, near Pottsville, homes carry a median value of $122,800, and the county's 1.40% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,719 a year on such a home. With median household income at $75,000, that tax equals about 2.3% of annual earnings, a share many buyers would find workable. Per-capita income sits lower, at $28,651, so individual budgets vary widely. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Overall, the balance between home prices, earnings, and property taxes shapes how far a paycheck stretches here.