ZIP Code 13859

With a median household income of $53,846 and per-capita income of $24,993, ZIP code 13859 sits in working-class to middle-income territory near East Worcester. The county-level property tax rate of 1.70% takes a meaningful bite out of homeownership costs here, and an 8.00% combined sales tax adds to everyday expenses. Together these rates mean a larger share of local earnings goes toward taxes than in wealthier parts of the state, though the area's income levels keep overall costs within reach for many households.