ZIP Code 11433

In Jamaica (ZIP 11433), homes carry a median value of $658,800, and the county's 0.87% effective property tax rate translates into an annual bill of roughly $5,700. Households here earn a median of $77,519, so property taxes alone claim about 7% of that income — a meaningful slice of the budget. Per-capita income sits at $29,901, which underscores how much of a stretch ownership can be. Add the 8.88% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living weighs noticeably on homeowners in this part of Queens.