U.S. ZIP Code · NC27596
Franklin County · Raleigh-Cary, NC
Appreciation
- 1-year
- -0.9%
- 5-year / yr
- +5.9%
- 10-year / yr
- +6.8%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- +48.0%
- vs metro
- ≈ metro median
- vs state
- +47.7%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 27596 is worth $420,378. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,942 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#Climate risk
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Franklin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.
- Overall risk
- Relatively Low[4]
- Riverine flood
- Relatively Low
- Coastal flood
- Not Applicable
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Drought
- Relatively Moderate
- Heat wave
- Relatively Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively High
#Who lives here
#Migration
Household moves in and out of Franklin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.
- Net migration
- +927[5]
- Moved in
- 3,061
- Moved out
- 2,134
Schools
Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.
- Public schools
- 4
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 0
Youngsville Academy
Other · Grades K–10 · Youngsville Academy
556 students
Cedar Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Franklin County Schools
500 students
Long Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Franklin County Schools
412 students
Youngsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Franklin County Schools
410 students
Run the numbers
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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.
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.
Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27596?
- The typical home in 27596 is worth $420,378, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 27596?
- Home values in 27596 are down 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
- What is the typical rent in 27596?
- A typical home in 27596 rents for about $1,942 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
- What is the property tax rate in 27596?
- The effective property tax rate in 27596 is 0.6% — roughly $2,687 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 27596?
- ZIP code 27596 has a population of 22,232 and a median household income of $95,940.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Raleigh, NC
- Typical home
- $416,793
- Gross yield
- 4.9%
Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Typical home
- $414,619
- Gross yield
- 5.6%
Raleigh, NC
- Typical home
- $408,705
- Gross yield
- 5.0%
Raleigh, NC
- Typical home
- $441,136
- Gross yield
- 4.1%
Archer Lodge, NC
- Typical home
- $398,414
- Gross yield
- 5.6%
Raleigh, NC
- Typical home
- $443,292
- Gross yield
- 4.1%
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