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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27701

Durham County · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Typical home value

$429,906[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+7.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+51.3%
vs metro
+2.8%
vs state
+51.0%
ZIP 27701 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27701 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27701 is worth $429,906 — 2.8% above the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,760 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. 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
$1,760[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,715[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Durham 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 Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
24,793[3]
Median household income
$69,740[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+459[5]
Moved in
15,392
Moved out
14,933

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
1
  • Durham School of the Arts

    High · Grades 6–12 · Durham Public Schools

    1,767 students

  • Durham Charter School

    Other · Grades K–10 · Durham Charter School

    777 students

  • Central Park School For Children

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Central Park School For Children

    609 students

  • Eastway Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Durham Public Schools

    393 students

  • KIPP Durham College Preparatory

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · KIPP Durham College Preparatory

    365 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 yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$21,123

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$2,174
Loan principal$343,924
Down payment$85,981
Total interest paid$438,657

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 ratio1.61
Monthly cost to own$2,840
Monthly rent$1,760

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27701?
The typical home in 27701 is worth $429,906, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27701?
Home values in 27701 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27701?
A typical home in 27701 rents for about $1,760 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 27701?
The effective property tax rate in 27701 is 0.9% — roughly $3,715 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27701?
ZIP code 27701 has a population of 24,793 and a median household income of $69,740.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Durham, NC

    Typical home
    $430,063
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Durham, NC

    Typical home
    $426,635
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Carrboro, NC

    Typical home
    $437,661
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Durham, NC

    Typical home
    $418,069
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • NC

    Typical home
    $399,579
    Gross yield
  • Efland CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $398,548
    Gross yield

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