ZIP Code 02141

In ZIP 02141, part of Cambridge, homes carry a median value of $868,100, and the county's 1.03% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here earn a median of $126,522, with per-capita income at $80,031, so property taxes claim a meaningful share of earnings even at these income levels. The combined sales tax rate of 6.25% adds further cost to daily purchases. High home values paired with a rate above one percent make ownership expensive, though the area's strong incomes help offset some of that pressure.