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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27408

Guilford County · Greensboro-High Point, NC

Typical home value

$348,936[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.8%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+22.8%
vs metro
+33.0%
vs state
+22.6%
ZIP 27408 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27408 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27408 is worth $348,936 — 33.0% above the Greensboro-High Point, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,467 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,467[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,522[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
16,519[3]
Median household income
$83,862[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
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Grimsley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Guilford County Schools

    1,929 students

  • Kiser Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Guilford County Schools

    900 students

  • Mendenhall Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Guilford County Schools

    619 students

  • Irving Park Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Guilford County Schools

    515 students

  • General Greene Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Guilford County Schools

    400 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$17,604

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$1,764
Loan principal$279,149
Down payment$69,787
Total interest paid$356,039

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 ratio1.60
Monthly cost to own$2,349
Monthly rent$1,467

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
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27408?
The typical home in 27408 is worth $348,936, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27408?
Home values in 27408 are up 0.8% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27408?
A typical home in 27408 rents for about $1,467 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 27408?
The effective property tax rate in 27408 is 1.0% — roughly $3,522 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27408?
ZIP code 27408 has a population of 16,519 and a median household income of $83,862.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $361,671
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • High Point, NC

    Typical home
    $333,369
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Whitsett, NC

    Typical home
    $328,323
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $373,015
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Pleasant Garden, NC

    Typical home
    $316,154
    Gross yield
  • Greensboro, NC

    Typical home
    $312,347
    Gross yield

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