ZIP Code 27826

In ZIP code 27826, which takes in Engelhard, per-capita income stands at $14,517. That figure shapes nearly every household decision here, since everyday costs have to fit within a tight annual total. Property taxes run at an effective rate of 0.79% at the county level, so a home's assessed value drives the yearly bill. Purchases carry a combined sales tax of 6.75%, which adds to the cost of goods and services throughout the year. Together these rates mean housing and spending choices carry real weight against earnings that sit well below many parts of the state.