13676 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13676 (Potsdam, New York) pay a median of $4,228/year in property taxes on homes valued at $148,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.84%, which is 54% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13676 is approximately $352, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Lawrence County. This is $1,024 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13676 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14858 (2.84%) and 14612 (2.84%).

In Potsdam, property taxes represent approximately 7.4% of the median household income of $56,900, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; St. Lawrence County property assessments are revalued periodically with no automatic adjustment at sale. Households earning ≤$500,000 should apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) through the St. Lawrence County Assessor to reduce school taxes by $250–$400/year. Submit your STAR application by March 15 following purchase and request your initial assessment from the county to track baseline value changes.