ZIP Code 08251

ZIP code 08251, centered on Avalon, sits in solidly middle-income territory. Households here earn a median of $83,637, while per-capita income reaches $42,430 — a spread that points to a mix of working households and retirees rather than concentrated wealth. Homes carry a median value of $290,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.22% translates into a meaningful annual bill on that amount. Add a combined sales tax of 6.62%, and the overall tax picture reflects a community where incomes are comfortable but not high enough to shrug off either levy.