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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27856

Nash County · Rocky Mount, NC

Typical home value

$258,069[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
0.0%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.2%
vs metro
+23.3%
vs state
-9.3%
ZIP 27856 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27856 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27856 is worth $258,069 — 23.3% above the Rocky Mount, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,348 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. 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
$1,348[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,776[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
17,081[3]
Median household income
$66,510[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+155[5]
Moved in
2,702
Moved out
2,547

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Nashville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Nash County Public Schools

    661 students

  • Nash Central Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Nash County Public Schools

    525 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$16,170

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$1,305
Loan principal$206,455
Down payment$51,614
Total interest paid$263,322

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$1,668
Monthly rent$1,348

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
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27856?
The typical home in 27856 is worth $258,069, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27856?
Home values in 27856 are down 0.0% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27856?
A typical home in 27856 rents for about $1,348 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 27856?
The effective property tax rate in 27856 is 0.7% — roughly $1,776 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27856?
ZIP code 27856 has a population of 17,081 and a median household income of $66,510.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lake Royale CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $255,434
    Gross yield
  • Middlesex, NC

    Typical home
    $276,890
    Gross yield
  • Bailey, NC

    Typical home
    $279,513
    Gross yield
  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $229,696
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Red Oak, NC

    Typical home
    $221,749
    Gross yield
  • Rocky Mount, NC

    Typical home
    $209,373
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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