28434 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28434 (Council, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,279/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 18% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28434 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bladen County. This is $312 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28434 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27935 (0.84%) and 28358 (0.84%).

In Council, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $43,716, 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. Bladen County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 off assessed value for homeowners 65+, permanently disabled, or widows with qualifying income) — file the application with the Bladen County Tax Assessor's office. Submit your homestead exemption to the Bladen County Tax Assessor before your first tax bill to ensure the exclusion takes effect.