27822 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27822 (Elm City, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,239/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is 10% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27822 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wilson County. This is $352 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27822 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28277 (0.79%) and 28551 (0.78%).

In Elm City, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $61,189, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina does not reassess property at sale — your property tax remains stable unless the county conducts a comprehensive revaluation, eliminating the surprise of dramatic increases seen in reassessment states. Wilson County offers Senior Exemptions (age 65+) and may provide additional homeowner relief — file an application with the Wilson County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to confirm your exemption eligibility. Request a Disclosure of Property Characteristics form from the Wilson County Tax Assessor and note the county's annual appeal deadline to challenge any assessment deemed inaccurate.