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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27576

Johnston County · Raleigh-Cary, NC

Typical home value

$273,493[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-3.7%
vs metro
-34.4%
vs state
-3.9%
ZIP 27576 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27576 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27576 is worth $273,493 — 34.4% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,425 a month — a 6.3% 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
$1,425[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,915[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
21,624[3]
Median household income
$66,831[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • Thanksgiving Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    813 students

  • Selma Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    766 students

  • Selma Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Johnston County Public Schools

    335 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$17,100

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$1,383
Loan principal$218,794
Down payment$54,699
Total interest paid$279,060

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$1,770
Monthly rent$1,425

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
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27576?
The typical home in 27576 is worth $273,493, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27576?
Home values in 27576 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27576?
A typical home in 27576 rents for about $1,425 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 27576?
The effective property tax rate in 27576 is 0.7% — roughly $1,915 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27576?
ZIP code 27576 has a population of 21,624 and a median household income of $66,831.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Kenly, NC

    Typical home
    $267,908
    Gross yield
  • Princeton, NC

    Typical home
    $279,605
    Gross yield
  • Smithfield, NC

    Typical home
    $294,076
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Bunn, NC

    Typical home
    $246,082
    Gross yield
  • Lake Royale CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $308,964
    Gross yield
  • Four Oaks, NC

    Typical home
    $311,523
    Gross yield

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