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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27809

Edgecombe County · Rocky Mount, NC

Typical home value

$221,749[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.9%
vs metro
+5.9%
vs state
-22.1%
ZIP 27809 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27809 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27809 is worth $221,749 — 5.9% above the Rocky Mount, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,662[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
3,930[3]
Median household income
$88,750[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+125[5]
Moved in
1,412
Moved out
1,287

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
0
  • Red Oak Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Nash County Public Schools

    808 students

  • M B Hubbard Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Nash County Public Schools

    411 students

  • Coker-Wimberly Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Edgecombe County Public Schools

    234 students

  • Phillips Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Edgecombe County Public Schools

    111 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,121
Loan principal$177,399
Down payment$44,350
Total interest paid$226,262

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,445
Monthly rent

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
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27809?
The typical home in 27809 is worth $221,749, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27809?
Home values in 27809 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27809?
The effective property tax rate in 27809 is 0.7% — roughly $1,662 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27809?
ZIP code 27809 has a population of 3,930 and a median household income of $88,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $229,696
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $209,373
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Lake Royale CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $255,434
    Gross yield
  • Red Oak, NC

    Typical home
    $258,069
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Whitakers, NC

    Typical home
    $171,611
    Gross yield
  • Middlesex, NC

    Typical home
    $276,890
    Gross yield

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