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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27712

Durham County · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Typical home value

$430,063[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+51.4%
vs metro
+2.9%
vs state
+51.1%
ZIP 27712 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27712 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27712 is worth $430,063 — 2.9% above the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,955 a month — a 5.5% 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
$1,955[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,477[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
24,299[3]
Median household income
$91,331[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Riverside High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Durham Public Schools

    1,851 students

  • George L Carrington Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durham Public Schools

    738 students

  • Eno Valley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Durham Public Schools

    533 students

  • Easley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Durham Public Schools

    478 students

  • Little River K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Durham Public Schools

    308 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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$23,460

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$2,175
Loan principal$344,050
Down payment$86,013
Total interest paid$438,817

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,823
Monthly rent$1,955

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
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27712?
The typical home in 27712 is worth $430,063, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27712?
Home values in 27712 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27712?
A typical home in 27712 rents for about $1,955 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 27712?
The effective property tax rate in 27712 is 0.8% — roughly $3,477 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27712?
ZIP code 27712 has a population of 24,299 and a median household income of $91,331.

#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
    $429,906
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • 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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