ZIP Code 19945

In ZIP code 19945, near Bethany Beach, homes carry a median value of $443,100 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.32%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many higher-rate areas demand on comparable property. Households here report a median income of $87,638, with per-capita income at $54,467, giving buyers meaningful capacity to absorb ownership costs. A 0.00% combined sales tax rate further eases day-to-day expenses. Together, these figures describe a market where housing prices are substantial but the ongoing tax load stays contained relative to earnings.