ZIP Code 01098

In ZIP code 01098, near Northampton, households earn a median of $96,250, while per-capita income sits at $56,334. A home valued at $385,000 would draw roughly $5,506 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.43% rate, a meaningful line item against that income. Sales taxes add 6.25% to most purchases, trimming what's left for saving or spending. With earnings this high, the housing and tax costs still leave considerable room in the monthly budget, though buyers should weigh the property tax bill carefully before committing to a purchase here.