ZIP Code 12571

Homes around Austerlitz in ZIP 12571 carry a median value of $431,200, paired with a median household income of $118,967 and per-capita income of $68,578 — figures that place this area in affluent territory. Property taxes run at 1.89% of assessed value at the county level, a rate that adds meaningfully to the cost of owning a home here. Sales tax across the region totals 8.12%, applying to everyday purchases. Households here earn well above national norms, but the combination of high home values and these tax rates means a substantial share of income goes toward housing and consumption costs.