ZIP Code 08020

Households in ZIP code 08020, near Bridgeport, report a median income of $134,490, with per-capita income at $58,967. A median home value of $359,800 meets an effective property tax rate of 2.60% at the county level, a combination that shapes annual housing costs well beyond the sticker price. Add the 6.62% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases carry their own weight. Together these figures sketch a community where earnings are solid but both property and consumption taxes claim a meaningful share, so buyers weighing a move here should factor in the full tax picture alongside mortgage costs.