ZIP Code 19523

With a per-capita income of $40,683, ZIP code 19523 sits in middle-income territory near Reading. That earnings level is enough to cover everyday costs, but the local tax structure still takes a noticeable bite. Property owners here face a county-level effective rate of 1.65%, which adds up over time on assessed home value. Sales purchases carry a combined 6.00% rate, so everyday spending contributes steadily as well. Together these figures point to an area where households balance a moderate income against taxes that are neither the highest nor the lowest in the region.