ZIP Code 33309

In ZIP code 33309, near Fort Lauderdale, homes carry a median value of $337,700, and the county's 0.94% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,174 a year in taxes. With median household income at $77,321, that bill absorbs about 4% of a household's annual earnings—a share many buyers will weigh carefully alongside mortgage costs. Per-capita income sits at $35,946, so single earners may feel the squeeze more sharply. Add a 7.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans on higher earnings to stay comfortable.