ZIP Code 02126

In ZIP code 02126, near Boston, households bring in a median of $65,709 a year, while per-capita income sits at $36,742. A median home value of $542,700 paired with a county property tax rate of 0.66% means annual property taxes land around $3,580, a real line item against that income. Sales taxes add 6.25% to most purchases. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing costs and everyday spending both draw meaningfully on earnings, so careful planning matters more than any single expense.