ZIP Code 28625

In ZIP code 28625, near Hiddenite, homes carry a median value of $244,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.61%. That combination yields a yearly property tax bill well below what many comparable rates would produce. Households here earn a median of $64,060, with per-capita income at $36,505, so housing costs and taxes together claim a share of earnings that leaves room for other expenses. Sales tax across the area totals 6.75%, adding a bit to everyday purchases. The gap between home values and local incomes shapes how far a paycheck stretches in this part of the state.