27537 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27537 (Henderson, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,136/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 5% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27537 is approximately $95, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Vance County. This is $455 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27537 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28456 (0.75%) and 27616 (0.75%).

In Henderson, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $52,345, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property on a four-year cycle using fair market value standards, so your purchase does not trigger immediate reassessment — Vance County's next revaluation will incorporate your property's current market value. Vance County provides a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences — file your exemption application with the Vance County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to lower your assessed value. Contact the Vance County Tax Assessor immediately to submit your homestead exemption claim and request written confirmation of approval.