ZIP Code 17985

In ZIP code 17985, near Benton, homes carry a median value of $179,700 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.40%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $2,516, which is meaningful against a median household income of $71,979 but not overwhelming — the tax equals about 3.5% of household earnings. Per-capita income reaches $40,160. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases in the area. Buyers weighing a move here should note that housing costs and tax obligations track reasonably well against local earning power.