ZIP Code 02653

In ZIP 02653, near Buzzards Bay, homes carry a median value of $960,600, and the county's 0.67% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $6,400 a year on such a house. Households here earn a median of $102,813, with per-capita income at $76,644, so that tax bill claims a meaningful share of yearly earnings even at these income levels. Combined with a 6.25% sales tax on purchases, the overall cost of living leans heavily on housing. High home values paired with solid incomes define this market, where property taxes track closely with the price of entry.