ZIP Code 27252

In ZIP code 27252, near Chapel Hill, households report a median income of $50,435, while per-capita income reaches $50,820. A median home value of $171,600 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.64%, so annual property taxes on such a home run roughly $1,100. Add the 7.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall picture takes shape: housing costs stay contained relative to income, and the property tax draws a smaller share than many parts of North Carolina. Sales tax applies broadly to everyday spending, which matters more for households with tighter margins.