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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27932

Chowan County

Typical home value

$233,838[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.7%
vs metro
vs state
-17.8%
ZIP 27932 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27932 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27932 is worth $233,838. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#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
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,491[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
12,745[3]
Median household income
$53,490[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+12[5]
Moved in
346
Moved out
334

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • John A Holmes High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Edenton-Chowan Schools

    589 students

  • White Oak Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Edenton-Chowan Schools

    483 students

  • D F Walker Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Edenton-Chowan Schools

    378 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$1,182
Loan principal$187,071
Down payment$46,768
Total interest paid$238,598

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$1,502
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 27932?
The typical home in 27932 is worth $233,838, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27932?
Home values in 27932 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27932?
The effective property tax rate in 27932 is 0.6% — roughly $1,491 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27932?
ZIP code 27932 has a population of 12,745 and a median household income of $53,490.

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