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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27406

Guilford County · Greensboro-High Point, NC

Typical home value

$228,562[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.5%
vs metro
-12.9%
vs state
-19.7%
ZIP 27406 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27406 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27406 is worth $228,562 — 12.9% below the Greensboro-High Point, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,223 a month — a 6.4% 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
$1,223[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,608[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
60,651[3]
Median household income
$59,563[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
18
Elementary
12
Middle
3
High
2
  • Triad Math and Science Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Triad Math and Science Academy

    1,330 students

  • Southeast Guilford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools

    1,236 students

  • Southern Guilford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools

    939 students

  • Southeast Guilford Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Guilford County Schools

    821 students

  • David D Jones Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Guilford County Schools

    689 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$14,682

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$1,156
Loan principal$182,849
Down payment$45,712
Total interest paid$233,214

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 ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$1,480
Monthly rent$1,223

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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
42nd percentile[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27406?
The typical home in 27406 is worth $228,562, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27406?
Home values in 27406 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27406?
A typical home in 27406 rents for about $1,223 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 27406?
The effective property tax rate in 27406 is 0.7% — roughly $1,608 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27406?
ZIP code 27406 has a population of 60,651 and a median household income of $59,563.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Archdale, NC

    Typical home
    $228,000
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Ramseur, NC

    Typical home
    $227,774
    Gross yield
  • Franklinville, NC

    Typical home
    $223,696
    Gross yield
  • Madison, NC

    Typical home
    $223,537
    Gross yield
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $220,455
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $238,594
    Gross yield
    6.4%

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