ZIP Code 28429

Homes in the 28429 ZIP code, near Wilmington, carry a median value of $239,200, and the county's 0.54% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,292 a year on such a home. With median household income at $72,337, that tax equals about 1.8% of annual earnings, a light load by national standards. Per-capita income sits at $33,470, which matters for single earners weighing a purchase. Sales tax runs 7.00%, adding a bit to everyday costs. Overall, home prices here stay within reach of local paychecks.