ZIP Code 18081

In ZIP code 18081, near Levittown, the county's 1.31% effective property tax rate is the key figure shaping housing costs. Someone earning the area's per-capita income of $37,746 would owe roughly $494 annually for every $100,000 of home value, a payment that grows quickly as prices climb. Because that rate applies to the full assessed value, buyers here weigh sticker price against a tax bill that scales with it. Sales tax adds 6.00% to everyday purchases, trimming the income left for a mortgage. Together, these costs mean home value and earnings must stay closely aligned.