13420 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13420 (Old Forge, New York) pay a median of $4,307/year in property taxes on homes valued at $348,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 33% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13420 is approximately $359, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Herkimer County. This is $945 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13420 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14463 (1.23%) and 12850 (1.24%).

In Old Forge, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $107,770, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; reassessment varies by municipality and occurs annually or as determined by your local assessor. Herkimer County homebuyers with primary residences earning up to $500,000 should enroll in the STAR (School Tax Relief) program, which exempts a portion of assessed value from school taxes — typically saving $300–$800/year. File your STAR application with the Herkimer County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to lock in the exemption for the following tax year.