28465 Property Tax Rate

Oak Island, North Carolina · Part of Brunswick County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

87.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,981

$248/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,981

Monthly

$248

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. North Carolina Avg87.4% above
vs. National Avg10.8% above

How ZIP 28465 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 28465$2,981
North Carolina Average$1,591
National Average$2,690

ZIP 28465

0.68%

Effective rate

North Carolina Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in North Carolina

0.14%state avg 0.71%1.80%

Lower than 52% of ZIP codes in North Carolina(48th percentile, 754 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 28465

Property owners in ZIP code 28465 (Oak Island, North Carolina) pay a median of $2,981/year in property taxes on homes valued at $436,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 4% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28465 is approximately $248, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brunswick County. This is $1,390 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28465 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27932 (0.68%) and 28638 (0.68%).

In Oak Island, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $83,739, 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 during the next revaluation cycle. Brunswick County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 off assessed value) for seniors 65+, permanently disabled homeowners, or widows with qualifying income — submit your application to the Brunswick County Tax Assessor's office. Contact the Brunswick County Tax Assessor immediately after closing to file your homestead exemption claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 28465?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 28465 (Oak Island, NC) is 0.68%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Oak Island, NC (28465)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 28465 is $2,981. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 28465 compare to the North Carolina average?
ZIP code 28465's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the North Carolina state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,981, compared to the state average of $1,591.
What is the median home value in ZIP 28465?
The median home value in ZIP code 28465 (Oak Island, NC) is $436,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 28465 in?
ZIP code 28465 is part of Brunswick County in North Carolina. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in North Carolina, visit the Brunswick County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$162. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 28465 is part of Brunswick County, North Carolina. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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