ZIP Code 12421

In ZIP code 12421, near Stamford, homes carry a median value of $372,200, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.72% translates into roughly $6,400 in annual property taxes. Households here earn a median of $100,819, while per-capita income reaches $82,560, so that tax bill absorbs a noticeable share of yearly earnings. Combined with an 8.00% sales tax, carrying costs add up beyond the mortgage itself. Buyers weighing a purchase in this area should factor the property tax into their monthly math early, since it shapes how much house their income can genuinely support.