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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27704

Durham County · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Typical home value

$314,247[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.1%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.6%
vs metro
-24.8%
vs state
+10.4%
ZIP 27704 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27704 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27704 is worth $314,247 — 24.8% below the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,756 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,756[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,433[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
40,102[3]
Median household income
$69,668[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
14
Elementary
5
Middle
3
High
4
  • Voyager Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Voyager Academy

    1,363 students

  • Northern High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Durham Public Schools

    1,334 students

  • Excelsior Classical Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Excelsior Classical Academy

    1,029 students

  • Neal Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durham Public Schools

    770 students

  • Brogden Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durham Public Schools

    693 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$21,078

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$1,589
Loan principal$251,398
Down payment$62,849
Total interest paid$320,644

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 ratio1.17
Monthly cost to own$2,053
Monthly rent$1,756

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
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27704?
The typical home in 27704 is worth $314,247, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27704?
Home values in 27704 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27704?
A typical home in 27704 rents for about $1,756 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 27704?
The effective property tax rate in 27704 is 0.8% — roughly $2,433 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27704?
ZIP code 27704 has a population of 40,102 and a median household income of $69,668.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rougemont CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $322,136
    Gross yield
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    $291,793
    Gross yield
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    Gross yield
  • Goldston, NC

    Typical home
    $274,417
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $256,968
    Gross yield
  • Rougemont CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $373,334
    Gross yield

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