28585 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28585 (Trenton, North Carolina) pay a median of $760/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 8% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28585 is approximately $63, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jones County. This is $831 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28585 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27055 (0.66%) and 27591 (0.66%).

In Trenton, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $62,330, 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.