ZIP Code 02186

In ZIP code 02186, near Quincy, households earn a median of $188,033, with per-capita income at $74,509. That earning power shapes how housing and taxes fit into a budget. A median home value of $933,200, taxed at the county's 1.06% effective rate, works out to a sizable annual property tax bill, so ownership here demands substantial income. Day-to-day purchases carry a 6.25% combined sales tax. With earnings this high, residents can absorb both costs while still directing money toward savings, investments, or other priorities, though the housing-related expense remains the dominant line item.