ZIP Code 12302

In ZIP code 12302, which takes in Ballston Lake, households bring in a median of $98,163 a year, while per-capita income sits at $49,164. With a median home value of $255,700 and a county effective property tax rate of 2.36%, property taxes on such a home would run roughly $6,000 annually, a real line item against that income. Add the 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and daily spending carries its own cost. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing and consumption taxes claim a meaningful share, so careful planning matters for anyone considering this area.