ZIP Code 28788

In ZIP code 28788, near Balsam, households earn a median of $80,938, with per-capita income at $41,742. Homes here carry a median value of $382,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.34% applies to that figure. Combined with a 7.00% sales tax on purchases, the overall cost picture blends a fairly high housing market with a low annual property tax. Whether that balance suits a given household depends on spending habits and how much home they buy, since the sales tax touches everyday purchases while property taxes stay tied to ownership.