ZIP Code 21557

In ZIP code 21557, near Cumberland, homes are valued at a median of $123,300, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.06% works out to roughly $1,307 a year on such a home. With median household income at $34,936, that levy equals about 3.7% of annual earnings — a noticeable slice for area families. Per-capita income sits at $29,039, and the combined sales tax rate of 6.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases. Lower home values here do temper the tax bill, yet earnings trail the statewide picture, so ownership still demands careful budgeting.