27864 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27864 (Pinetops, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,098/year in property taxes on homes valued at $119,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.92%, which is 29% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27864 is approximately $92, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Edgecombe County. This is $493 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27864 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28101 (0.92%) and 28439 (0.92%).

In Pinetops, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $54,764, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina conducts countywide revaluations every four years based on fair market value, not at the time of purchase — Edgecombe County's next revaluation will update your property's assessed value. Edgecombe County offers a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for primary residences — file your exemption application with the Edgecombe County Tax Assessor within 30 days of purchase to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Edgecombe County Tax Assessor immediately after closing to submit your homestead exemption and obtain confirmation of approval.