ZIP Code 04497

In ZIP code 04497, near Orient, homes carry a median value of $96,900, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.12% translates to roughly $1,085 a year on such a home. With median household income at $48,958, that tax equals about 2.2% of annual earnings—a workable share given the low entry price into homeownership here. Per-capita income stands at $41,106. A combined sales tax rate of 5.50% applies to purchases. Buyers seeking low housing costs will find the price point accessible, though local wages still shape how comfortably taxes and daily expenses fit.