ZIP Code 27614

Households in ZIP code 27614, on Raleigh's northern edge, bring in a median of $128,834 a year, with per-capita income at $74,848. That earning power shapes how taxes land here. A median home value of $577,400 taxed at the county's 0.71 percent effective rate works out to roughly $4,100 annually, a figure that fits comfortably within these incomes. Everyday purchases carry a 7.25 percent combined sales tax, so spending adds its own layer. High earnings paired with a low property tax rate mean homeowners here keep a larger share of what they make than in many places.