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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27707

Durham County · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Typical home value

$418,069[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+46.9%
ZIP 27707 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27707 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27707 is worth $418,069. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,496 a month — a 4.3% 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
$1,496[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,762[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
51,274[3]
Median household income
$74,406[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
16
Elementary
7
Middle
4
High
4
  • C E Jordan High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Durham Public Schools

    2,068 students

  • Hillside High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Durham Public Schools

    1,454 students

  • Sherwood Githens Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durham Public Schools

    811 students

  • Rogers-Herr Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durham Public Schools

    631 students

  • Hope Valley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Durham Public Schools

    626 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$17,947

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$2,114
Loan principal$334,455
Down payment$83,614
Total interest paid$426,579

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 ratio1.86
Monthly cost to own$2,776
Monthly rent$1,496

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
14th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27707?
The typical home in 27707 is worth $418,069, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27707?
Home values in 27707 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27707?
A typical home in 27707 rents for about $1,496 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 27707?
The effective property tax rate in 27707 is 0.9% — roughly $3,762 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27707?
ZIP code 27707 has a population of 51,274 and a median household income of $74,406.

#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
    $426,635
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Durham, NC

    Typical home
    $429,906
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Durham, NC

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

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

    Typical home
    $398,548
    Gross yield
  • Carrboro, NC

    Typical home
    $437,661
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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