28557 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28557 (Morehead City, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,387/year in property taxes on homes valued at $331,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is 42% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28557 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carteret County. This is $204 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28557 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28774 (0.42%) and 28763 (0.42%).

In Morehead City, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $67,753, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina assesses property at current market value each year with no statewide cap, and your home will be revalued to reflect the purchase price at sale. Carteret County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($25,000 reduction for primary residences) and a Senior Exemption program — apply with the Carteret County Tax Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to lock in your exemption. Request a property tax record from the assessor to document your purchase price and monitor for assessment errors.