ZIP Code 06249

In East Lyme's 06249 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $345,900, while households bring in a median income of $109,135 and per-capita income reaches $55,601. That income level supports a fairly comfortable ratio against home prices, though property taxes still draw on earnings each year. The combined sales tax rate of 6.35% adds a bit more to everyday costs. Buyers weighing a purchase here should factor in both the sticker price and the ongoing tax obligation, since carrying costs extend well beyond the mortgage itself.