ZIP Code 04491

With a per-capita income of $39,285, ZIP code 04491 sits in working-class to middle-income territory around Brookton. Homes here carry a median value of $113,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.04% means the annual tax bill on such a home lands somewhere around $1,180. That combination of lower home values and moderate earnings keeps property taxes from climbing too high. Shoppers also pay a 5.50% combined sales tax, which adds a bit to everyday purchases. Overall, this area leans toward the working-class end of the spectrum, with taxes that track accordingly.