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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27843

Edgecombe County · Rocky Mount, NC

Typical home value

$106,798[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-62.4%
vs metro
-49.0%
vs state
-62.5%
ZIP 27843 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27843 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27843 is worth $106,798 — 49.0% below the Rocky Mount, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,030[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
876[3]
Median household income
$69,306[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
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • Hobgood Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Hobgood Charter School

    519 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$540
Loan principal$85,438
Down payment$21,360
Total interest paid$108,972

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$714
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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27843?
The typical home in 27843 is worth $106,798, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27843?
Home values in 27843 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27843?
The effective property tax rate in 27843 is 1.0% — roughly $1,030 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27843?
ZIP code 27843 has a population of 876 and a median household income of $69,306.

#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
    $122,473
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Pinetops, NC

    Typical home
    $149,567
    Gross yield
  • Tarboro, NC

    Typical home
    $150,133
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Macclesfield, NC

    Typical home
    $153,344
    Gross yield
  • Whitakers, NC

    Typical home
    $171,611
    Gross yield
  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $209,373
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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