ZIP Code 28678

Households in ZIP code 28678, centered on Hiddenite, bring in a median of $74,845 a year, with per-capita income at $40,107. That earnings level shapes what a home here actually costs to carry: the median property value is $236,600, and the county's 0.61% effective rate works out to roughly $1,443 in annual property taxes. Day-to-day purchases carry a 7.00% combined sales tax, so spending steadily adds up. Even so, the gap between income and housing costs leaves many households with room to cover other expenses and save.