28342 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28342 (Falcon, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,214/year in property taxes on homes valued at $183,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 7% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28342 is approximately $101, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cumberland County. This is $377 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28342 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28086 (0.66%) and 28669 (0.66%).

In Falcon, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $80,833, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property every four years at market value; your assessed value will reset to the purchase price on the next revaluation date. Cumberland County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 off assessed value) for seniors 65+, permanently disabled homeowners, or widows meeting income requirements — apply through the Cumberland County Tax Assessor's office. File your homestead exemption application with the Cumberland County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure the exclusion applies to your first bill.