28435 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28435 (Currie, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,234/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.80%, which is 11% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28435 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pender County. This is $357 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28435 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28081 (0.80%) and 28555 (0.80%).

In Currie, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $41,200, 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. Pender County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion reducing assessed value by $20,000–$25,000 for homeowners 65+, permanently disabled, or widows meeting income thresholds — file your application with the Pender County Tax Assessor's office. Submit your homestead exemption to the Pender County Tax Assessor before your first tax bill to secure the exclusion.