ZIP Code 11556

Households in ZIP code 11556, centered on Great Neck, weigh two separate tax costs against their income. The county-level property tax rate of 1.46% applies to assessed home value, so a higher-priced house brings a larger annual bill even though the rate itself stays fixed. On top of that, purchases in this area carry a combined sales tax of 8.62%, which adds up over a year of routine spending. Together these two rates shape what a household actually keeps, with housing costs tied to property taxes and everyday consumption tied to sales tax.