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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27983

Bertie County

Typical home value

$53,129[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.8%
5-year / yr
-1.6%
10-year / yr
+0.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-81.3%
vs metro
vs state
-81.3%
ZIP 27983 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27983 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27983 is worth $53,129. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$275[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
8,007[3]
Median household income
$44,441[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-5[5]
Moved in
345
Moved out
350

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • Bertie High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bertie County Schools

    478 students

  • Bertie Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bertie County Schools

    375 students

  • Windsor Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bertie County Schools

    350 students

  • Bertie Early College High

    High · Grades 9–13 · Bertie County Schools

    118 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$269
Loan principal$42,503
Down payment$10,626
Total interest paid$54,211

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$336
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 27983?
The typical home in 27983 is worth $53,129, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27983?
Home values in 27983 are down 4.8% over the past year, and down 1.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 27983?
The effective property tax rate in 27983 is 0.5% — roughly $275 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27983?
ZIP code 27983 has a population of 8,007 and a median household income of $44,441.

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