ZIP Code 18461

In ZIP code 18461, near Damascus, homes carry a median value of $198,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.25%, translating into a yearly levy that eats into budgets. Households here report a median income of $42,321, and per-capita income reaches $40,595, so property taxes claim a noticeable share of what people bring in. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the squeeze tightens further. Buyers weighing a move to this area should factor both the purchase price and the ongoing tax load against local earnings before committing.