ZIP Code 28449

Homes in ZIP code 28449, near Wilmington, carry a median value of $759,700, and the county's 0.54% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,100 a year on such a house. With median household income at $107,563, that tax equals about 3.8% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $64,660. The combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. High property values paired with a low rate keep the annual tax bill from overwhelming paychecks, though buyers still need substantial income to enter this market.