27612 Property Tax Rate
Raleigh, North Carolina · Part of Wake County
Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
139.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$3,810
$318/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$3,810
Monthly
$318
Eff. Rate
0.79%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 27612 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$318/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.08 percentage points above the North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 0.71%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $146, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Wake County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 27612 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$146 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Wake County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 27612
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $481,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.79%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on North Carolina and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $318 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Wake County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 27612 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 27612
0.79%
Effective rate
North Carolina Avg
0.71%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in North Carolina
Higher than 72% of ZIP codes in North Carolina(72th percentile, 754 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 27612
Property owners in ZIP code 27612 (Raleigh, North Carolina) pay a median of $3,810/year in property taxes on homes valued at $481,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is 11% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27612 is approximately $318, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wake County. This is $2,219 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27612 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28532 (0.79%) and 28530 (0.79%).
In Raleigh, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $95,565, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
North Carolina revalues all properties countywide every four years at fair market value; your purchase does not trigger immediate reassessment, but Wake County's 2024 revaluation will establish your home's value for the 2025–2028 tax cycle. Wake County provides a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for owner-occupied residences — file your exemption application with the Wake County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Wake County Tax Assessor's Homestead Exemptions section to apply and confirm your exclusion is recorded on your property account.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$146. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 27612 is part of Wake County, North Carolina. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Rate
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Tax
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27613
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0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 27612.
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27610
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0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 27612.
Rate
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27614
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0.09 percentage points lower than ZIP 27612.
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27604
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Tax
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.