ZIP Code 21742

In ZIP code 21742, near Hagerstown, households bring in a median of $86,288 a year, while per-capita income sits at $43,456. That earnings level pairs with a median home value of $304,800 and a county property tax rate of 0.84%, so annual property taxes on such a home land near $2,560. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax picture stays fairly contained against income. Homeowners here keep a solid share of earnings after housing and taxes, which allows spending across other priorities without stretching the household budget too thin.