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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27527

Johnston County · Raleigh-Cary, NC

Typical home value

$398,414[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.1%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.3%
vs metro
-4.4%
vs state
+40.0%
ZIP 27527 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27527 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27527 is worth $398,414 — 4.4% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,846 a month — a 5.6% 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
$1,846[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[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
$2,606[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Johnston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
39,256[3]
Median household income
$115,035[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+2,118[5]
Moved in
8,508
Moved out
6,390

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • River Dell Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    942 students

  • Riverwood Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Johnston County Public Schools

    914 students

  • Riverwood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    739 students

  • Powhatan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    614 students

  • East Clayton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    513 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$22,156

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$2,015
Loan principal$318,731
Down payment$79,683
Total interest paid$406,524

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 ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$2,562
Monthly rent$1,846

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
14th percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27527?
The typical home in 27527 is worth $398,414, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27527?
Home values in 27527 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27527?
A typical home in 27527 rents for about $1,846 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 27527?
The effective property tax rate in 27527 is 0.7% — roughly $2,606 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27527?
ZIP code 27527 has a population of 39,256 and a median household income of $115,035.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Garner, NC

    Typical home
    $388,301
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Raleigh, NC

    Typical home
    $408,705
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Fuquay-Varina, NC

    Typical home
    $414,619
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Raleigh, NC

    Typical home
    $416,793
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Youngsville, NC

    Typical home
    $420,378
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Wendell, NC

    Typical home
    $372,536
    Gross yield
    6.2%

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