ZIP Code 21740

In ZIP code 21740, which takes in Hagerstown, households earn a median of $62,873, while per-capita income comes to $33,461. A median home value of $262,300 paired with the county's 0.84% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,200 in annual property taxes. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall picture blends a mid-range income level with housing costs and two distinct tax obligations. Buyers here should weigh how property taxes and sales tax together shape the annual budget alongside mortgage payments.