ZIP Code 12973

In ZIP code 12973, near Potsdam, homes carry a median value of $106,300, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.33% translates to roughly $2,477 in annual taxes on such a home. With median household income at $104,091, that bill equals about 2.4% of a typical household's yearly earnings, a share many owners can absorb. Per-capita income sits lower, at $36,110, so the weight varies by household. Sales taxes combine to 8.00%, adding to everyday costs. The gap between the median home value and household earnings shapes how far paychecks stretch toward ownership here.