Wilmington — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP code 19736, near Wilmington, households face a 0.71% effective property tax rate at the county level, meaning a home valued at $300,000 would draw roughly $2,130 in annual property taxes. What stands out most is the combined sales tax rate of 0.00%, so everyday purchases carry no added state or local sales tax at checkout. That zero rate frees up cash that would otherwise go toward groceries, clothing, and other goods. Paired with the property tax figure, the overall tax picture here leans on housing rather than spending, which shapes how far a paycheck stretches for families in this area.