ZIP Code 08093

In ZIP code 08093, near Bridgeport, homes carry a median value of $213,200, and the county's 2.60% effective property tax rate means an owner of such a home would owe roughly $5,500 annually. With median household income at $64,104, that tax bill equals about 8.6% of a typical household's yearly earnings — a meaningful claim on the budget. Per-capita income stands at $40,764, so individual earners face even tighter margins. Add the 6.62% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans heavily on what residents bring home.