ZIP Code 08402

In ZIP code 08402, near Absecon, households bring in a median of $121,800, while per-capita income reaches $85,724 — earnings that sit well above many New Jersey communities. With median home values at $708,800, property taxes at the county's 2.30% rate would run roughly $16,300 annually, a substantial line item even on six-figure pay. Add the 6.62% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and a meaningful share of income goes toward housing and consumption taxes. Buyers weighing a move here should map those costs against take-home pay before committing.