12572 Property Tax Rate
Rhinebeck, New York · Part of Dutchess County
Effective Tax Rate
1.61%
40.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$7,360
$613/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$7,360
Monthly
$613
Eff. Rate
1.61%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 12572 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
$613/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.24 percentage points below the New York average
New York average: 1.85%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $632, about 9% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Dutchess 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 12572 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
$632 tax MOE, 9% 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
Dutchess County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 12572
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 $458,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.61%, 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 New York and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $613 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Dutchess County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 12572 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 12572
1.61%
Effective rate
New York Avg
1.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in New York
Lower than 63% of ZIP codes in New York(37th percentile, 1,598 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 12572
Property owners in ZIP code 12572 (Rhinebeck, New York) pay a median of $7,360/year in property taxes on homes valued at $458,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.61%, which is 13% below the New York state average of 1.85%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 12572 is approximately $613, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dutchess County. This is $2,108 more than the New York average of $5,252/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 12572 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 11762 (1.61%) and 12457 (1.60%).
In Rhinebeck, property taxes represent approximately 7.6% of the median household income of $96,377, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
New York has no statewide property tax cap; Dutchess County will assess your property based on its reassessment cycle with no reset protection at sale. Apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) if your household earns ≤$500,000; the program saves qualifying homeowners $400–$700/year on school taxes through the Dutchess County Assessor's office. File your STAR application by March 15 of the year following purchase to lock in the exemption and reduce your school tax bill.
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 ±$632. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 12572 is part of Dutchess County, New York. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 12572
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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Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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Rate
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0.29 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
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0.26 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
Rate
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Quality
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12581
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0.20 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
Rate
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Tax
$5,249
Quality
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12567
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0.19 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
Rate
1.42%
Tax
$4,677
Quality
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12545
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0.12 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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0.03 percentage points lower than ZIP 12572.
Rate
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Tax
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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.