ZIP Code 08553

Homes in the 08553 ZIP code, near Warren, carry a median value of $597,200, and the county's 1.81% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill at that price. Households here earn a median of $148,056, with per-capita income at $80,279, so the tax load is cushioned by strong earnings even though the rate itself isn't low. Sales tax in the area totals 6.62%. The interplay of high home values and a fairly steep rate means property taxes claim a meaningful share of income, though the earnings base in this Warren-area community helps absorb the cost.