27201 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27201 (Alamance, North Carolina) pay a median of $946/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 17% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27201 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Alamance County. This is $645 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27201 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28080 (0.59%) and 28511 (0.59%).

In Alamance, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $55,179, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property at market value upon sale — Alamance County will reset your assessed value based on fair market appraisal with no annual increase caps for homeowners. Alamance County offers homestead exemptions and senior (65+)/disabled veteran exemptions reducing assessed value; contact the Alamance County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to file your exemption claim. Request a confirmation letter stating your exemption amount and effective date, and monitor your first tax bill to ensure the exemption is properly applied.