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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27281

Moore County · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Typical home value

$368,023[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+29.6%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+29.3%
ZIP 27281 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27281 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27281 is worth $368,023. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,892[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Moore 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
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
3,864[3]
Median household income
$74,547[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+484[5]
Moved in
3,704
Moved out
3,220

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$1,861
Loan principal$294,419
Down payment$73,605
Total interest paid$375,515

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$2,324
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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27281?
The typical home in 27281 is worth $368,023, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27281?
Home values in 27281 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27281?
The effective property tax rate in 27281 is 0.5% — roughly $1,892 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27281?
ZIP code 27281 has a population of 3,864 and a median household income of $74,547.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Vass, NC

    Typical home
    $364,384
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Aberdeen, NC

    Typical home
    $351,927
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Carthage, NC

    Typical home
    $407,080
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Seven Lakes CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $428,748
    Gross yield
  • Pinebluff, NC

    Typical home
    $293,417
    Gross yield
  • Southern Pines, NC

    Typical home
    $452,516
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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