ZIP Code 06389

East Lyme, CT — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.

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Combined sales tax
6.35%

Homes in the 06389 ZIP code, which serves East Lyme, carry a combined sales tax of 6.35%. That rate applies to everyday purchases, though the larger financial question for anyone buying here centers on property taxes and how they stack up against local earnings. Assessed values and the effective tax rate determine the yearly bill, and that figure only makes sense alongside what households actually bring in. A higher income base can absorb a steeper levy; a lower one feels the same rate far more sharply. Buyers weighing East Lyme should compare their expected tax payment with their paycheck before committing.