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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27956

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

Typical home value

$391,973[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+38.0%
vs metro
+11.3%
vs state
+37.7%
ZIP 27956 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27956 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27956 is worth $391,973 — 11.3% above the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%.

#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
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Currituck 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
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
117[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

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

Net migration
+195[5]
Moved in
1,157
Moved out
962

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$1,982
Loan principal$313,579
Down payment$78,395
Total interest paid$399,952

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$2,701
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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27956?
The typical home in 27956 is worth $391,973, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27956?
Home values in 27956 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Grandy CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $393,093
    Gross yield
  • Chesapeake, VA

    Typical home
    $388,217
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Camden CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $396,532
    Gross yield
  • Virginia Beach, VA

    Typical home
    $386,794
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Rushmere CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $400,426
    Gross yield
  • Chesapeake, VA

    Typical home
    $400,569
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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