ZIP Code 08853

In ZIP code 08853, near Califon, homes carry a median value of $773,400 while households earn a median of $220,725 — a ratio that keeps mortgage costs within reach for many buyers here. The county-level effective property tax rate of 1.81% translates into a substantial annual bill on that median home, though per-capita income of $75,138 helps absorb it. A combined sales tax rate of 6.62% applies to purchases. Together, these figures show a high-cost housing market where strong earnings offset much of the tax load.