ZIP Code 06897

In ZIP code 06897, near Bridgeport, homes carry a median value of $928,800, and households earn a median of $242,199 — a ratio that keeps property taxes from swallowing too much of the paycheck. Per-capita income reaches $113,354. Sales tax adds 6.35% at the register. Even so, the gap between earnings and housing costs here is narrower than in many Connecticut communities, since high median incomes offset the steep assessments that come with nearly million-dollar homes. Buyers weighing a move should factor in both the purchase price and the ongoing tax bill tied to that valuation.