ZIP Code 02129

In ZIP code 02129, within Boston, homes carry a median value of $912,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.66% translates into roughly $6,000 in annual taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $157,247, while per-capita income reaches $100,420, so that tax bill absorbs a smaller share of earnings than it would in many places. Sales taxes add 6.25% at checkout. High incomes alongside steep home prices keep ownership within reach for many, though the upfront cost of buying remains the larger hurdle.