28385 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28385 (Salemburg, North Carolina) pay a median of $994/year in property taxes on homes valued at $129,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 8% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28385 is approximately $83, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sampson County. This is $597 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28385 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28208 (0.77%) and 28363 (0.77%).

In Salemburg, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $72,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property every four years at market value; your home will be reassessed to the purchase price at the next countywide revaluation cycle. Sampson County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 depending on age, disability, or widow status and income thresholds) — submit your application to the Sampson County Tax Assessor's office before the deadline. Contact the Sampson County Tax Assessor immediately after closing to file your homestead exemption and secure the reduction on your first tax bill.