ZIP Code 31553

In ZIP code 31553, near Hoboken, homes carry a median value of $99,700, and the county's 1.19% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,186 a year on such a house. With median household income at $52,665, that tax equals about 2.3% of annual earnings, a share many owners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $25,922, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Add the 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday costs chip away at what's left for mortgage payments.