ZIP Code 14881

In ZIP code 14881, near Ithaca, households bring in a median income of $89,063, while per-capita income reaches $76,162. Property taxes in this county run at an effective rate of 2.24%, so a home assessed at a given value carries a yearly bill tied directly to that rate — the higher the assessment, the sharper the bite against earnings. Combined with an 8.00% sales tax, everyday purchases also draw down take-home pay. Buyers weighing a move here should compare projected tax bills against income before committing, since the gap between what a home costs and what it annually demands can shift quickly.