ZIP Code 08243

ZIP code 08243, centered on Avalon, ranks among the wealthier areas in its region, with a median household income of $108,359 and per-capita income of $88,974. Homes here carry a median value of $1,087,300, placing the community firmly in affluent territory. That price level brings a county-level effective property tax rate of 1.22%, a meaningful annual cost on a seven-figure home. The combined sales tax rate of 6.62% applies to everyday purchases. Together these figures describe a high-value, high-income enclave where property taxes form the primary tax obligation and sales taxes add a steady, ongoing cost.