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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27852

Edgecombe County · Rocky Mount, NC

Typical home value

$153,344[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.0%
vs metro
-26.8%
vs state
-46.1%
ZIP 27852 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27852 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27852 is worth $153,344 — 26.8% below the Rocky Mount, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,417[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
2,269[3]
Median household income
$55,921[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

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$775
Loan principal$122,676
Down payment$30,669
Total interest paid$156,466

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$1,021
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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27852?
The typical home in 27852 is worth $153,344, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27852?
Home values in 27852 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27852?
The effective property tax rate in 27852 is 0.9% — roughly $1,417 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27852?
ZIP code 27852 has a population of 2,269 and a median household income of $55,921.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Tarboro, NC

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $122,473
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Hobgood, NC

    Typical home
    $106,798
    Gross yield
  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $209,373
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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