ZIP Code 47240

In ZIP code 47240, which takes in Clarksburg, households earn a median of $69,985, or $37,207 per person. A median home there is valued at $209,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.62% works out to a comparatively small annual bill on that price. Sales tax across the area totals 7.00%, so everyday purchases carry a moderate added cost. Together, these figures sketch a place where housing prices stay within reach of local earnings and the tax load on property is lower than what many homeowners elsewhere pay, though the sales tax applies to most retail spending.