ZIP Code 28557

In ZIP code 28557, near Atlantic, homes carry a median value of $362,800, yet the county's effective property tax rate sits at just 0.43%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what higher-rate areas demand on comparable housing. Households here earn a median of $68,528, with per-capita income at $48,362, so the tax load stays proportioned to what people bring in. Sales tax runs 6.75% on purchases. Buyers weighing this market against pricier coastal alternatives may find the tax structure eases the cost of owning a higher-valued home.