02169 Property Tax Rate
Quincy, Massachusetts · Part of Norfolk County
Effective Tax Rate
1.07%
3.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$5,911
$493/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$5,911
Monthly
$493
Eff. Rate
1.07%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 02169 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$493/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.06 percentage points below the Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.13%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $186, about 3% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Norfolk County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 02169 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$186 tax MOE, 3% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Norfolk County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 02169
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $552,200, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.07%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Massachusetts and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $493 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Norfolk County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 02169 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 02169
1.07%
Effective rate
Massachusetts Avg
1.13%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Massachusetts
Lower than 60% of ZIP codes in Massachusetts(40th percentile, 511 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 02169
Property owners in ZIP code 02169 (Quincy, Massachusetts) pay a median of $5,911/year in property taxes on homes valued at $552,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.07%, which is 5% below the Massachusetts state average of 1.13%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 02169 is approximately $493, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Norfolk County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Massachusetts, 02169 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 02769 (1.07%) and 01542 (1.07%).
In Quincy, property taxes represent approximately 6.4% of the median household income of $92,080, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Massachusetts Chapter 59 exemptions for seniors (65+), veterans, and surviving spouses can reduce your assessed value by $800–$2,500 on Norfolk County owner-occupied residences, depending on municipal amounts. Submit your exemption application to the Norfolk County Assessor by April 1 annually to claim relief; you must own and occupy the property by that date. Norfolk County Assessor's office will process your application with proof of residency and eligibility—apply immediately after closing to ensure you're positioned for the April 1 deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$186. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 02169 is part of Norfolk County, Massachusetts. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 02169
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
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0.05 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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$10,001
Quality
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0.29 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
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Quality
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02445
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0.29 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
0.78%
Tax
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Quality
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02482
Wellesley, MA
0.27 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
0.80%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
77
02467
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0.27 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
0.80%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
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02184
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0.22 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
0.85%
Tax
$5,278
Quality
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0.22 percentage points lower than ZIP 02169.
Rate
0.85%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.