ZIP Code 28689

In ZIP code 28689, near Hiddenite, homes carry a median value of $157,100, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.61% yields an annual tax bill of roughly $958. With median household income at $70,565, that levy equals about 1.4% of yearly earnings, a share most owners can absorb without straining other expenses. Per-capita income stands at $28,869, so single earners may feel the payment more acutely. A combined sales tax rate of 6.75% applies to purchases. Together, these figures describe a housing market where ownership stays within reach of area wages.