27896 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27896 (Wilson, North Carolina) pay a median of $2,209/year in property taxes on homes valued at $213,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.03%, which is 45% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27896 is approximately $184, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wilson County. This is $618 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27896 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27878 (1.03%) and 28430 (1.03%).

In Wilson, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $67,893, 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.