ZIP Code 01062

In ZIP code 01062, which takes in Northampton, households bring in a median of $87,588 a year, while per-capita income reaches $58,787. With a median home value of $421,000 and a county property tax rate of 1.43%, annual property taxes on such a home run about $6,020 — a meaningful line item against that income. Sales tax in the area sits at 6.25%, so everyday purchases also draw on earnings. Together these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches for local households, with housing and taxes claiming a sizable share of annual earnings.