ZIP Code 03873

In ZIP code 03873, near Auburn, homes carry a median value of $483,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.58% works out to roughly $7,638 a year on such a home. Households here earn a median of $135,040, with per-capita income at $55,640, so that tax bill equals about 5.7% of median household earnings—a meaningful but not overwhelming share. A 0.00% combined sales tax rate eases day-to-day costs, offsetting some of the housing expense. Buyers weighing this area should note that higher home values translate into larger absolute tax bills even at a fixed rate.