ZIP Code 21771

ZIP code 21771, centered on Westminster, ranks among Maryland's more affluent communities, with a median household income of $157,302 and per-capita income of $60,220. Homes here carry a median value of $556,200, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.99% means owners pay roughly $5,500 annually on a house at that median. Combined with a 6.00% sales tax, the overall tax load tracks with the area's prosperity: high incomes and pricey housing generate substantial property tax bills, while everyday purchases are taxed at a rate common across much of the state.