ZIP Code 05661

In ZIP code 05661, near Belvidere Center, homes carry a median value of $304,700 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.57%. That combination implies an annual property tax bill of roughly $4,784, a meaningful sum against a median household income of $67,052 — about 7% of household earnings before other costs. Per-capita income reaches $52,619, and a combined sales tax of 7.00% applies to purchases. Buyers weighing a move here should consider how the property tax load interacts with mortgage costs, since higher home values amplify the effect of that 1.57% rate.