ZIP Code 19529

In ZIP code 19529, near Reading, homes carry a median value of $385,900, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.65% translates to roughly $6,367 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $94,286, that tax bill absorbs about 6.8% of annual earnings, a meaningful slice of the budget. Per-capita income sits at $42,249, so individual earnings trail the household figure considerably. A combined sales tax of 6.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases, though Pennsylvania exempts most groceries and clothing.