ZIP Code 27009

In ZIP code 27009, near Winston-Salem, homes carry a median value of $280,400 while the county-level property tax rate sits at 0.79%, yielding an annual tax bill of roughly $2,215. With median household income at $76,469 and per-capita income of $41,535, that levy equals about 2.9% of household earnings. Combined with a 7.00% sales tax, ownership costs here reflect steady income against mid-range home prices. Buyers weighing a purchase should note how the property tax interacts with take-home pay, since the rate applies uniformly across the county regardless of individual earnings.