ZIP Code 02109

In Boston's 02109 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $958,000, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.66% translates into roughly $6,300 in annual taxes on such a property. Households here earn a median of $158,843, while per-capita income reaches $118,478, giving many owners substantial income against which to absorb that bill. The sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to purchases across the area. High property values paired with a low effective rate keep the tax load proportionate to what residents bring in, though the steep entry price of buying here remains the larger hurdle.