13787 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13787 (Harpursville, New York) pay a median of $2,467/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.86%, which is near the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13787 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Broome County. This is $2,785 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13787 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12414 (1.86%) and 12138 (1.86%).

In Harpursville, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $66,733, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; assessments are conducted by town assessors at intervals set by each municipality. Broome County primary homebuyers earning under $500,000 must enroll in STAR (School Tax Relief) to exempt a percentage of assessed value from school taxes, potentially saving $300–$600/year in this lower-value market. File your STAR application with the Broome County Assessor's office before the March 1 deadline to receive benefits on your next tax bill.