ZIP Code 17982

In ZIP code 17982, near Pottsville, households bring in a median of $71,071 a year, while per-capita income sits at $33,998. That earnings level supports a median home value of $105,500, with county property taxes running 1.40 percent, or roughly $1,477 annually on such a home. Add the 6.00 percent combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries a bit more weight. Even so, the gap between income and housing costs leaves room for other expenses, savings, or debt payments, making this an area where a single income can stretch further than in many places.