ZIP Code 08242

In ZIP code 08242, which covers Avalon, households earn a median of $93,250, while per-capita income reaches $45,552. A home valued at $318,300 would draw roughly $3,883 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.22% rate, a recurring cost worth planning for. Sales taxes combine to 6.62%, so everyday purchases carry a noticeable add-on. With earnings well above the national midpoint, many households here can absorb both taxes while still covering housing, savings, and daily expenses. The gap between median household and per-capita figures also hints at varied household sizes and earning patterns across the area.