ZIP Code 27889

In ZIP code 27889, near Aurora, homes carry a median value of $194,200 while households earn a median of $53,179, or $33,729 per person. The county's 0.68% effective property tax rate means a home at that median value generates roughly $1,320 in annual taxes, which works out to about 2.5% of median household income. That leaves a comparatively narrow gap between earnings and ownership costs, since the tax bill alone consumes a noticeable share of paychecks before any mortgage payment. Purchases in this area also carry a 6.75% combined sales tax, adding to everyday expenses.