ZIP Code 27531

With a per-capita income of $26,542, ZIP code 27531 sits in working-class territory, well below what many metro areas command. The county-level property tax rate of 0.70% keeps annual bills contained for homeowners in and around Goldsboro, while the combined sales tax of 6.75% adds a steady cost to everyday purchases. Together, these figures paint a picture of a community where wages stay tight and taxes take a meaningful bite, though the property rate itself stays on the lower end compared with many parts of the country.