ZIP Code 10917

In ZIP code 10917, near Middletown, homes carry a median value of $577,900, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.19% translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here report a median income of $121,944, with per-capita income at $50,255, so property taxes claim a meaningful share of earnings even at these income levels. Combined with an 8.12% sales tax, the overall cost of living adds up. High home values paired with that tax rate mean buyers should weigh ongoing ownership costs carefully against what they earn.