ZIP Code 06831

ZIP code 06831, near Bridgeport, ranks among Connecticut's wealthiest areas. A median household income of $227,159 and per-capita income of $142,594 place its residents well above statewide norms, while a median home value of $1,696,000 signals substantial property wealth. That housing stock generates significant local property taxes, though the combined sales tax rate of 6.35% stays consistent with Connecticut's standard rate. Households here absorb that sales tax on everyday purchases without much strain, given their income levels. Overall, this ZIP sits firmly in affluent territory, with tax obligations that reflect high property values more than any unusual rate.