ZIP Code 13457

In ZIP code 13457, near East Worcester, homes carry a median value of $67,100, and the county's 1.70% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,140 a year on such a home. With median household income at $45,833, that tax equals about 2.5% of annual earnings — a real cost, though not an overwhelming one. Per-capita income sits at $40,558. Combined with an 8.00% sales tax, residents face a heavier load on everyday purchases than on their property taxes, which shapes how far each paycheck stretches.