ZIP Code 19962

Households in ZIP code 19962, near Dover, bring in a median of $104,260 a year, with per-capita income at $39,727. That earnings level supports a median home value of $374,200, and the county's 0.43% effective property tax rate means the annual tax bill on such a home stays low. Shoppers here pay no combined sales tax, so everyday purchases aren't padded at the register. Together, these figures leave a wide spread between income and housing costs, giving households in this ZIP room to cover other expenses, save, or absorb rising prices without much strain.