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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27534

Wayne County · Goldsboro, NC

Typical home value

$220,446[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-22.4%
vs metro
+25.8%
vs state
-22.5%
ZIP 27534 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27534 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27534 is worth $220,446 — 25.8% above the Goldsboro, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,932[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wayne 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 High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
30,415[3]
Median household income
$62,574[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+117[5]
Moved in
3,323
Moved out
3,206

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Spring Creek Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Wayne County Public Schools

    823 students

  • Eastern Wayne High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wayne County Public Schools

    806 students

  • Meadow Lane Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Wayne County Public Schools

    713 students

  • Tommy's Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wayne County Public Schools

    569 students

  • Eastern Wayne Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wayne County Public Schools

    525 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$1,115
Loan principal$176,357
Down payment$44,089
Total interest paid$224,933

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$1,460
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
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27534?
The typical home in 27534 is worth $220,446, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27534?
Home values in 27534 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27534?
The effective property tax rate in 27534 is 0.9% — roughly $1,932 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27534?
ZIP code 27534 has a population of 30,415 and a median household income of $62,574.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Pikeville, NC

    Typical home
    $248,288
    Gross yield
  • Goldsboro, NC

    Typical home
    $180,987
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • Fremont, NC

    Typical home
    $169,491
    Gross yield
  • Seven Springs, NC

    Typical home
    $130,724
    Gross yield
  • Dudley CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $128,997
    Gross yield

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