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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27966

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

Typical home value

$420,260[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.1%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.9%
vs metro
+19.3%
vs state
+47.7%
ZIP 27966 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27966 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27966 is worth $420,260 — 19.3% above the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#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
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,868[3]

#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
1,540[3]
Median household income
$78,507[3]

#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$2,125
Loan principal$336,208
Down payment$84,052
Total interest paid$428,814

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$2,629
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
85th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
8th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27966?
The typical home in 27966 is worth $420,260, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27966?
Home values in 27966 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27966?
The effective property tax rate in 27966 is 0.4% — roughly $1,868 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27966?
ZIP code 27966 has a population of 1,540 and a median household income of $78,507.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • NC

    Typical home
    $421,720
    Gross yield
  • South Mills CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $417,745
    Gross yield
  • Chesapeake, VA

    Typical home
    $423,520
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Carrollton CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $415,446
    Gross yield
  • Coinjock CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $411,910
    Gross yield
  • Virginia Beach, VA

    Typical home
    $408,793
    Gross yield
    5.8%

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