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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27017

Surry County

Typical home value

$256,989[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.0%
5-year / yr
+8.8%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.5%
vs metro
vs state
-9.7%
ZIP 27017 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27017 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 27017 is worth $256,989. Over the past year, values have risen 7.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,477[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Surry County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
10,085[3]
Median household income
$59,329[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Surry County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+97[5]
Moved in
1,426
Moved out
1,329

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Surry Central High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Surry County Schools

    668 students

  • Central Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Surry County Schools

    484 students

  • Rockford Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Surry County Schools

    350 students

  • Dobson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Surry County Schools

    346 students

  • Surry Early College

    High · Grades 9–13 · Surry County Schools

    303 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,299
Loan principal$205,592
Down payment$51,398
Total interest paid$262,221

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,636
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27017?
The typical home in 27017 is worth $256,989, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27017?
Home values in 27017 are up 7.0% over the past year, and up 8.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27017?
The effective property tax rate in 27017 is 0.6% — roughly $1,477 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27017?
ZIP code 27017 has a population of 10,085 and a median household income of $59,329.

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