ZIP Code 21617

In ZIP code 21617, near Barclay, homes carry a median value of $483,700 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.78%, yielding an annual bill of roughly $3,773 for a home at that midpoint. Households here earn a median of $116,898, so that tax equals about 3.2% of yearly income — a share many owners would find workable alongside a mortgage. Per-capita income reaches $51,242. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. High home values paired with a low rate keep the tax load proportional to what residents bring in.