How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27401?

The typical home in 27401 is worth $183,013, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 27401?

Home values in 27401 are down 2.3% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 27401?

A typical home in 27401 rents for about $1,223 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.

What is the property tax rate in 27401?

The effective property tax rate in 27401 is 0.8% — roughly $1,542 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 27401 has a population of 21,920 and a median household income of $47,972.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27401

Guilford County · Greensboro-High Point, NC

Typical home value

$183,013^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -2.3%
5-year / yr: +5.5%
10-year / yr: +10.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -35.6%
vs metro: -30.3%
vs state: -35.7%

Price history

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

The typical home in 27401 is worth $183,013 — 30.3% below the Greensboro-High Point, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,223 a month — a 8.0% 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: $1,223^[2]
Gross yield: 8.0%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.8%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.8%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,542^[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: 21,920^[3]
Median household income: $47,972^[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: 9
Elementary: 4
Middle: 2
High: 3

James B Dudley High
High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools
1,465 students
Lincoln Academy
Middle · Grades 4–8 · Guilford County Schools
620 students
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Guilford County Schools
617 students
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Guilford County Schools
559 students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Guilford County Schools
310 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield8.0%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%

Annual rent$14,673

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$925

Loan principal$146,410

Down payment$36,603

Total interest paid$186,738

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.99

Monthly cost to own$1,206

Monthly rent$1,223

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: 43rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 89th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 78th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

6th for best 10-year appreciation in NCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27401?: The typical home in 27401 is worth $183,013, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27401?: Home values in 27401 are down 2.3% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27401?: A typical home in 27401 rents for about $1,223 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 27401?: The effective property tax rate in 27401 is 0.8% — roughly $1,542 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27401?: ZIP code 27401 has a population of 21,920 and a median household income of $47,972.

#Comparable ZIPs

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Typical home
$210,603
Gross yield
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