13620 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13620 (Castorland, New York) pay a median of $2,698/year in property taxes on homes valued at $178,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.51%, which is 18% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13620 is approximately $225, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lewis County. This is $2,554 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13620 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12092 (1.51%) and 11558 (1.51%).

In Castorland, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $62,574, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Lewis County is a higher-rate jurisdiction where property is reassessed on a periodic cycle with no automatic adjustment at sale. Households earning ≤$500,000 should apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) through the Lewis County Assessor to reduce school taxes by approximately $300–$450 annually. File by March 15 following purchase; if age 65+, inquire about Enhanced STAR to maximize your exemption benefit.