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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27265

Guilford County · Greensboro-High Point, NC

Typical home value

$304,550[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+7.2%
vs metro
+16.1%
vs state
+7.0%
ZIP 27265 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27265 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27265 is worth $304,550 — 16.1% above the Greensboro-High Point, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,622 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,622[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,585[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
48,798[3]
Median household income
$73,981[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-42[5]
Moved in
14,913
Moved out
14,955

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
3
  • Southwest Guilford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools

    1,585 students

  • Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper

    Other · Grades K–12 · Phoenix Academy Inc

    1,508 students

  • Southwest Guilford Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Guilford County Schools

    1,031 students

  • Southwest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Guilford County Schools

    767 students

  • T Wingate Andrews High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools

    725 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$19,468

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$1,540
Loan principal$243,640
Down payment$60,910
Total interest paid$310,749

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$2,009
Monthly rent$1,622

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
37th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27265?
The typical home in 27265 is worth $304,550, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27265?
Home values in 27265 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27265?
A typical home in 27265 rents for about $1,622 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 27265?
The effective property tax rate in 27265 is 0.8% — roughly $2,585 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27265?
ZIP code 27265 has a population of 48,798 and a median household income of $73,981.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • NC

    Typical home
    $297,422
    Gross yield
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $312,347
    Gross yield
  • Gibsonville, NC

    Typical home
    $293,245
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Pleasant Garden, NC

    Typical home
    $316,154
    Gross yield
  • McLeansville CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $290,667
    Gross yield
  • Trinity, NC

    Typical home
    $285,462
    Gross yield

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