ZIP Code 21849

In ZIP code 21849, near Salisbury, homes carry a median value of $249,200, and the county's 0.85% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $2,118 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $71,211, that bill equals about 3% of annual earnings, a share many households can absorb without straining other spending. Per-capita income sits at $38,184, so single earners may feel the payment more sharply. Sales tax in the area totals 6.00%, adding a bit to everyday purchases.