Duplin County property tax
Homeowners in Duplin County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.69% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $950 on a median home value of $137,400.
Typical effective rate
0.69%
higher than 61% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$950
per year
Median home value
$137,400
In NC
#40
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.69% — 26% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,190 for mortgaged homes, $761 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 40th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 39th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Duplin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.69%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Duplin County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Duplin County is 0.69% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($950) divided by the median home value ($137,400) 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 Duplin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Duplin County is valued at $137,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $950 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,190, versus $761 for homes without one.
How does Duplin County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Duplin County's effective rate is 5% higher than the North Carolina median, ranking 40th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Duplin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Wake County | 0.71% | $3,260 |
| 38 | Wayne County | 0.70% | $1,249 |
| 39 | Caswell County | 0.69% | $1,140 |
| 41 | Harnett County | 0.69% | $1,689 |
| 42 | Burke County | 0.68% | $1,253 |
| 43 | Beaufort County | 0.67% | $1,300 |
Official data & resources for Duplin County
- Duplin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Duplin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Duplin 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.