ZIP Code 28217

In ZIP code 28217, near Charlotte, homes carry a median value of $263,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.71%, translating to roughly $1,870 in annual property taxes. With median household income at $64,028 and per-capita income at $34,767, that tax bill takes up a noticeable share of yearly earnings. Sales taxes add 7.25% to purchases, trimming what's left after housing costs. Buyers weighing this area against others in the Charlotte region should factor in how the property tax load interacts with income before committing to a mortgage here.