28457 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28457 (Rocky Point, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,648/year in property taxes on homes valued at $233,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28457 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pender County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28457 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27980 (0.71%) and 27050 (0.71%).

In Rocky Point, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $66,860, 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.