ZIP Code 27701

In ZIP 27701, which covers part of Durham, homes carry a median value of $508,900 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.79%. That works out to roughly $4,020 in annual property taxes on a median-valued home. With median household income at $69,740 and per-capita income at $52,135, the tax bill absorbs a notable share of earnings, and buyers weighing a purchase here should factor in the 7.50% combined sales tax on everyday spending as well. High home values relative to local incomes shape what ownership costs in this part of Durham.