ZIP Code 21794

Households in ZIP code 21794, near Columbia, report a median income of $231,466, with per-capita earnings of $88,649. A median home value of $999,400 paired with the county's 1.17% effective property tax rate means annual property taxes on such a home run close to $11,700, a meaningful line item even at these income levels. Sales taxes add 6.00% at checkout on purchases. High earnings here support substantial housing costs and taxes, though the property tax bill alone consumes a noticeable share of a median household's annual income.