ZIP Code 13685

In ZIP code 13685, near Watertown, homes carry a median value of $283,400, and the county's 1.54% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,364 a year for a house at that price. With median household income at $79,469, that tax bill absorbs about 5.5% of annual earnings before any mortgage payment, which shapes how far a paycheck stretches here. Per-capita income stands at $45,225. A combined sales tax of 8.00% adds to everyday costs, so buyers weighing a move should account for both the purchase price and the ongoing tax load.