ZIP Code 08540

Households in ZIP code 08540, near Trenton, report a median income of $176,983, with per-capita income at $89,601. A median home value of $767,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 2.36%, which translates into a substantial annual bill at that price point. Sales tax in the area totals 6.62%, adding to everyday expenses. Together, these figures sketch a high-income, high-cost profile: earnings are strong, but housing prices and the property levy absorb a meaningful share of them, while the sales tax quietly adds to the cost of routine purchases.