28573 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28573 (Pollocksville, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,118/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.74%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28573 is approximately $93, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jones County. This is $473 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28573 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27502 (0.74%) and 27609 (0.74%).

In Pollocksville, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $57,188, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property at market value annually without a statewide cap, and you will face a full revaluation to your purchase price at closing. Jones County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($25,000 reduction for primary residences) and programs for elderly and disabled homeowners — contact the Jones County Tax Assessor's office to file before the next assessment cycle. Request a copy of the assessment card after closing to verify the valuation and confirm all eligible exemptions are on record.