ZIP Code 27349

In ZIP code 27349, near Burlington, homes carry a median value of $229,700 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.62%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $1,424. With median household income at $68,807 and per-capita income at $32,095, that bill absorbs about 2.1% of a household's yearly earnings. Combined with a 6.75% sales tax on purchases, the overall tax picture stays contained. Higher home values here don't translate into punishing tax bills, since the rate itself remains low, keeping ownership within reach for earners at these income levels.