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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27288

Rockingham County · Greensboro-High Point, NC

Typical home value

$149,694[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.1%
5-year / yr
+2.4%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-47.3%
vs metro
-43.0%
vs state
-47.4%
ZIP 27288 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27288 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27288 is worth $149,694 — 43.0% below the Greensboro-High Point, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $954 a month — a 7.6% 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
$954[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,149[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rockingham 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
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
22,926[3]
Median household income
$52,594[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+376[5]
Moved in
2,164
Moved out
1,788

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • John M Morehead High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Rockingham County Schools

    828 students

  • J E Holmes Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rockingham County Schools

    593 students

  • Central Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rockingham County Schools

    572 students

  • Leaksville-Spray Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rockingham County Schools

    411 students

  • Douglass Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rockingham County Schools

    338 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 yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$11,447

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$757
Loan principal$119,755
Down payment$29,939
Total interest paid$152,741

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$978
Monthly rent$954

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
57th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27288?
The typical home in 27288 is worth $149,694, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27288?
Home values in 27288 are down 2.1% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27288?
A typical home in 27288 rents for about $954 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 27288?
The effective property tax rate in 27288 is 0.8% — roughly $1,149 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27288?
ZIP code 27288 has a population of 22,926 and a median household income of $52,594.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • High Point, NC

    Typical home
    $143,230
    Gross yield
    9.8%
  • Mayodan, NC

    Typical home
    $163,941
    Gross yield
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $183,013
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Seagrove, NC

    Typical home
    $203,736
    Gross yield
  • Asheboro, NC

    Typical home
    $204,933
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $208,087
    Gross yield
    8.5%

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