Pamlico County property tax
Homeowners in Pamlico County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.56% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,218 on a median home value of $216,800.
Typical effective rate
0.56%
higher than 77% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,218
per year
Median home value
$216,800
In NC
#79
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.56% — 40% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 14% lower than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,379 for mortgaged homes, $1,027 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 79th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 23th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Pamlico County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.56%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Pamlico County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Pamlico County is 0.56% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,218) divided by the median home value ($216,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Pamlico County?
The median owner-occupied home in Pamlico County is valued at $216,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,218 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,379, versus $1,027 for homes without one.
How does Pamlico County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Pamlico County's effective rate is 14% lower than the North Carolina median, ranking 79th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Pamlico County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Buncombe County | 0.57% | $2,222 |
| 77 | Haywood County | 0.57% | $1,583 |
| 78 | Alleghany County | 0.57% | $1,217 |
| 80 | New Hanover County | 0.54% | $2,105 |
| 81 | Brunswick County | 0.54% | $1,890 |
| 82 | Polk County | 0.54% | $1,697 |
Official data & resources for Pamlico County
- Pamlico County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Pamlico County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Pamlico County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.