ZIP Code 01827

ZIP code 01827, near Cambridge, ranks among the wealthier areas in the region, with a median household income of $208,512 and per-capita income of $73,632. Homes here carry a median value of $674,000, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.03% means owners pay a substantial sum annually on that valuation. Sales tax adds 6.25% to purchases. High earnings and pricey housing define this ZIP as affluent, and the tax structure reflects that standing: property levies on expensive homes generate significant revenue, while the sales tax applies uniformly to everyday spending.