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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27892

Martin County

Typical home value

$128,927[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.6%
vs metro
vs state
-54.7%
ZIP 27892 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27892 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27892 is worth $128,927. Over the past year, values have fallen 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,163[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
13,262[3]
Median household income
$48,223[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+43[5]
Moved in
475
Moved out
432

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 · Martin County Schools

    470 students

  • Williamston Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Martin County Schools

    362 students

  • Riverside Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Martin County Schools

    340 students

  • E J Hayes Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Martin County Schools

    263 students

  • Rodgers Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Martin County Schools

    211 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$652
Loan principal$103,142
Down payment$25,785
Total interest paid$131,552

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$856
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27892?
The typical home in 27892 is worth $128,927, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27892?
Home values in 27892 are down 2.5% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27892?
The effective property tax rate in 27892 is 0.9% — roughly $1,163 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27892?
ZIP code 27892 has a population of 13,262 and a median household income of $48,223.

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