ZIP Code 08525

In ZIP code 08525, near Califon, homes carry a median value of $572,500, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.36% translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here report a median income of $165,324, with per-capita income at $82,186, giving many owners the earnings to absorb that cost. The combined sales tax rate of 6.62% applies to everyday purchases across the area. Whether the property tax load feels heavy depends largely on how long a household has held its home and how its income compares with the $165,324 midpoint.