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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27937

Gates County · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$266,460[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.0%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.2%
vs metro
-24.4%
vs state
-6.4%
ZIP 27937 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27937 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27937 is worth $266,460 — 24.4% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.0%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,763[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
2,936[3]
Median household income
$70,086[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+4[5]
Moved in
222
Moved out
218

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Buckland Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Gates County Schools

    242 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$1,347
Loan principal$213,168
Down payment$53,292
Total interest paid$271,884

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$1,716
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
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
35th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27937?
The typical home in 27937 is worth $266,460, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27937?
Home values in 27937 are up 10.0% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27937?
The effective property tax rate in 27937 is 0.7% — roughly $1,763 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27937?
ZIP code 27937 has a population of 2,936 and a median household income of $70,086.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $269,702
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $271,577
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $260,023
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $257,803
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Newport News, VA

    Typical home
    $275,248
    Gross yield
  • Surry, VA

    Typical home
    $275,775
    Gross yield

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