ZIP Code 28717

In ZIP code 28717, near Balsam, homes carry a median value of $440,000 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.34%, one of the lower rates you'll find. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many higher-rate areas demand on comparable property. Households here report a median income of $76,085, with per-capita income reaching $66,093, giving buyers meaningful capacity to absorb ownership costs. Sales tax across the area totals 7.00%, a figure worth weighing against everyday spending. Together these figures describe a housing market where elevated prices are offset partly by gentle taxation.