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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27577

Johnston County · Raleigh-Cary, NC

Typical home value

$294,076[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.5%
vs metro
-29.4%
vs state
+3.3%
ZIP 27577 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27577 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27577 is worth $294,076 — 29.4% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,797 a month — a 7.3% 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
$1,797[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,113[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
28,354[3]
Median household income
$62,758[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
10
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
3
  • Smithfield-Selma High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Johnston County Public Schools

    1,551 students

  • Neuse Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Neuse Charter School

    912 students

  • Smithfield Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Johnston County Public Schools

    530 students

  • South Smithfield Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    463 students

  • West Smithfield Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Johnston County Public Schools

    446 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$21,563

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$1,487
Loan principal$235,260
Down payment$58,815
Total interest paid$300,062

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 ratio1.06
Monthly cost to own$1,909
Monthly rent$1,797

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27577?
The typical home in 27577 is worth $294,076, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27577?
Home values in 27577 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27577?
A typical home in 27577 rents for about $1,797 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 27577?
The effective property tax rate in 27577 is 0.7% — roughly $2,113 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27577?
ZIP code 27577 has a population of 28,354 and a median household income of $62,758.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Princeton, NC

    Typical home
    $279,605
    Gross yield
  • Lake Royale CDP, NC

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

    Typical home
    $311,523
    Gross yield
  • Selma, NC

    Typical home
    $273,493
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Raleigh, NC

    Typical home
    $319,851
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Kenly, NC

    Typical home
    $267,908
    Gross yield

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