ZIP Code 12586

Households in ZIP code 12586, near Middletown, report a median income of $87,194, while per-capita income sits at $36,144. With median home values at $348,400 and a county property tax rate of 2.19%, annual property taxes on such a home would run roughly $7,630 — a meaningful line item against that median earnings figure. Adding an 8.12% combined sales tax means everyday purchases also carry a noticeable premium. Together, these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches here: housing takes a substantial bite, and the sales tax trims what remains for other spending.