ZIP Code 08085

In ZIP code 08085, near Bridgeport, homes carry a median value of $384,500 while households earn a median of $134,762. The county's 2.60% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $9,997 annually on a home at that median value, a meaningful sum even against six-figure incomes. Per-capita income sits at $49,188. A 6.62% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Strong earnings help offset the yearly tax bill, though the gap between home prices and per-person income means ownership here still demands substantial household resources.