ZIP Code 12533

Homes in the 12533 ZIP code, near Poughkeepsie, carry a median value of $478,600, and the county's 1.89% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill — roughly $9,000 before any exemptions. Households here earn a median of $141,585, with per-capita income at $61,268, so property taxes claim a meaningful share of earnings even at these income levels. Add the combined 8.12% sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living runs high. Buyers weighing a move here should factor the tax bill into their monthly housing math alongside the mortgage itself.