ZIP Code 05250

In ZIP code 05250, near Peru, households earn a median of $96,250, with per-capita income at $53,453. That level of earnings supports a median home value of $300,700, though county property taxes take 1.64% of a home's assessed worth each year. Combined with a 7.00% sales tax on purchases, these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches. Higher earnings give homeowners room to absorb both the annual tax bill and everyday spending, but the rates still matter when weighing a purchase or planning long-term.