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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27344

Chatham County · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Typical home value

$256,968[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.5%
vs metro
-38.5%
vs state
-9.7%
ZIP 27344 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27344 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27344 is worth $256,968 — 38.5% below the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,815[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Chatham 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 Low

#Who lives here

Population
19,198[3]
Median household income
$57,320[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+672[5]
Moved in
2,963
Moved out
2,291

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
3
  • Jordan Matthews High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chatham County Schools

    875 students

  • Siler City Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Chatham County Schools

    631 students

  • Chatham Charter

    Other · Grades K–12 · Chatham Charter

    583 students

  • Chatham Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chatham County Schools

    511 students

  • Virginia Cross Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Chatham County Schools

    461 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$205,575
Down payment$51,394
Total interest paid$262,199

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$1,666
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
43rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
39th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27344?
The typical home in 27344 is worth $256,968, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27344?
Home values in 27344 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27344?
The effective property tax rate in 27344 is 0.7% — roughly $1,815 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27344?
ZIP code 27344 has a population of 19,198 and a median household income of $57,320.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Roxboro, NC

    Typical home
    $240,814
    Gross yield
  • Goldston, NC

    Typical home
    $274,417
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $291,793
    Gross yield
  • Bennett CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $217,415
    Gross yield
  • Durham, NC

    Typical home
    $314,247
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Rougemont CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $322,136
    Gross yield

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