ZIP Code 02543

ZIP code 02543, near Buzzards Bay, sits in affluent territory, with a median household income of $72,349 and per-capita income of $83,035. Home values run high at $925,200, yet the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.50% keeps annual bills lower than many Massachusetts communities charge. A combined sales tax rate of 6.25% applies to purchases. The gap between median household and per-capita income hints at smaller households or varied earners, while the steep home values point to a pricey housing market. Overall, this ZIP pairs upper-tier property wealth with a comparatively gentle tax load.