ZIP Code 08097

In ZIP 08097, near Bridgeport, a median home value of $280,100 meets an effective county property tax rate of 2.60%, translating into a yearly bill of roughly $7,283 before any exemptions. Households here earn a median of $119,042, so that tax equals about 6.1% of income, while per-capita income sits at $52,923. Add a combined sales tax of 6.62% on purchases, and ownership costs extend beyond the mortgage. The relationship between earnings and housing expenses shapes how far a paycheck stretches for those buying or holding property in this area.