ZIP Code 01089

In ZIP code 01089, near Springfield, homes carry a median value of $321,500 while the county's 1.49% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here earn a median of $69,371, with per-capita income at $40,352, so property taxes claim a meaningful share of yearly earnings. That tension shapes how far paychecks stretch alongside a 6.25% combined sales tax on purchases. Buyers weighing a move into this area should factor the tax load into their monthly calculations from the start, since the gap between home prices and local incomes influences what remains after obligations are met.