ZIP Code 27540

Households in ZIP code 27540, near Chapel Hill, report a median income of $128,989, with per-capita income at $52,906. A median home value of $522,500 paired with a 0.71% county property tax rate means annual property taxes land near $3,700. Sales tax adds 7.25% at checkout. Together, these figures sketch a high-earning area where property taxes stay contained relative to home values, and everyday purchases carry a standard combined rate. The gap between income and housing costs shapes day-to-day finances here more than either tax does on its own.