27551 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27551 (Macon, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,390/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.81%, which is 13% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27551 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Warren County. This is $201 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27551 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28349 (0.81%) and 27209 (0.81%).

In Macon, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $77,778, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina assesses property countywide every four years using fair market value appraisals, not at the time of individual sales — Warren County's next revaluation will update your home's assessed value. Warren County allows a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for primary residences — apply with the Warren County Tax Assessor within 30 days of purchase to reduce your taxable value by $25,000. File your homestead exemption at the Warren County Tax Assessor's office and request a confirmation letter documenting the exclusion for your tax records.