ZIP Code 27878

In ZIP code 27878, near Rocky Mount, households bring in a median of $53,382 a year, while per-capita income sits at $23,587. With a median home value of $111,500 and a county property tax rate of 0.71%, annual property taxes run roughly $792 — a noticeable but contained line in the budget. Sales taxes combine to 6.75%, so everyday purchases carry a standard added cost. Overall, earnings here support homeownership and daily spending without much slack, and housing costs take a smaller share of income than in many parts of the state.