How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27610?

The typical home in 27610 is worth $319,851, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 27610?

Home values in 27610 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 27610?

A typical home in 27610 rents for about $1,877 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.

What is the property tax rate in 27610?

The effective property tax rate in 27610 is 0.7% — roughly $2,099 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 27610 has a population of 81,419 and a median household income of $67,932.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27610

Wake County · Raleigh-Cary, NC

Typical home value

$319,851^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -3.1%
5-year / yr: +5.3%
10-year / yr: +7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +12.6%
vs metro: -23.3%
vs state: +12.4%

Price history

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

The typical home in 27610 is worth $319,851 — 23.3% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,877 a month — a 7.0% 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: $1,877^[2]
Gross yield: 7.0%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.2%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.7%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,099^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 81,419^[3]
Median household income: $67,932^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +3,843^[5]
Moved in: 39,828
Moved out: 35,985

Schools

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

Public schools: 18
Elementary: 10
Middle: 2
High: 6

Enloe High
High · Grades 9–12 · Wake County Schools
2,538 students
Southeast Raleigh High
High · Grades 9–12 · Wake County Schools
1,490 students
Carnage Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wake County Schools
878 students
Rogers Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
743 students
PreEminent Charter
Elementary · Grades K–8 · PreEminent Charter School
712 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield7.0%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%

Annual rent$22,519

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,617

Loan principal$255,881

Down payment$63,970

Total interest paid$326,362

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.10

Monthly cost to own$2,060

Monthly rent$1,877

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: 21st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 97th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 33rd percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

3rd for most populous in NCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27610?: The typical home in 27610 is worth $319,851, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27610?: Home values in 27610 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27610?: A typical home in 27610 rents for about $1,877 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 27610?: The effective property tax rate in 27610 is 0.7% — roughly $2,099 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27610?: ZIP code 27610 has a population of 81,419 and a median household income of $67,932.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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Typical home
$343,658
Gross yield
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