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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27302

Alamance County · Burlington, NC

Typical home value

$354,813[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.2%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+24.9%
vs metro
+12.7%
vs state
+24.7%
ZIP 27302 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27302 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27302 is worth $354,813 — 12.7% above the Burlington, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,626 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,626[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,497[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
35,418[3]
Median household income
$79,819[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+975[5]
Moved in
5,518
Moved out
4,543

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Eastern Alamance High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alamance-Burlington Schools

    1,122 students

  • Hawfields Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alamance-Burlington Schools

    822 students

  • Woodlawn Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alamance-Burlington Schools

    739 students

  • Audrey W. Garrett Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alamance-Burlington Schools

    666 students

  • South Mebane Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Alamance-Burlington Schools

    547 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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$19,512

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$1,794
Loan principal$283,850
Down payment$70,963
Total interest paid$362,036

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 ratio1.41
Monthly cost to own$2,297
Monthly rent$1,626

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27302?
The typical home in 27302 is worth $354,813, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27302?
Home values in 27302 are down 0.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27302?
A typical home in 27302 rents for about $1,626 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 27302?
The effective property tax rate in 27302 is 0.7% — roughly $2,497 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27302?
ZIP code 27302 has a population of 35,418 and a median household income of $79,819.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Haw River, NC

    Typical home
    $326,101
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Elon, NC

    Typical home
    $318,384
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $314,910
    Gross yield
  • Graham, NC

    Typical home
    $303,885
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Burlington, NC

    Typical home
    $298,220
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Burlington, NC

    Typical home
    $226,429
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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