ZIP Code 12409

In ZIP 12409, near Kingston, homes carry a median value of $708,900, and the county's 1.77% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $12,550 a year in taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $116,280, so that bill consumes a meaningful share of annual income, even with per-capita income at $74,447. The 8.00% combined sales tax adds further cost to daily purchases. Together, steep home prices and a tax rate above many national averages make ownership in this ZIP a substantial commitment, requiring incomes well into six figures to comfortably absorb both mortgage and tax obligations.