ZIP Code 19023

ZIP code 19023, in the Philadelphia area, sits squarely in working-class territory. A median household income of $46,463 and per-capita income of $23,782 fall well below what many suburban communities command, while a median home value of $153,300 keeps entry into homeownership within reach. That lower valuation doesn't mean lower taxes, though: the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.84% is steep enough that owners still feel the pinch. Add a 6.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall tax load takes a meaningful bite out of paychecks that are already stretched.