ZIP Code 08401

In ZIP code 08401, near Absecon, the median home value of $207,400 carries an effective property tax rate of 2.30%, a county-level figure that translates into a notable annual bill. With median household income at $41,126, housing costs weigh heavily against earnings, and per-capita income of $26,783 underscores the squeeze. A combined sales tax rate of 6.62% adds further pressure on daily spending. Together, these figures show a market where property taxes consume a meaningful share of income, making homeownership a genuine financial stretch for many households in the area.