The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27801 sells for about $115,400, or $139 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 27801 — Rocky Mount
The housing market in 27801 remains stable with a median home value significantly lower than the broader city average. Market activity is driven by affordability, though specific metrics like inventory turnover and price-cut percentages are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing in a historic, established community with access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 27801
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is part of the Rocky Mount economic hub, which has historically relied on manufacturing and logistics, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting within the Rocky Mount area, with access to US-64 and I-95 providing regional connectivity.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Rocky Mount Sports Complex, which serves as a regional hub for athletic events.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a median rent of approximately $1,100, reflecting the area's affordability relative to larger North Carolina metros.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with major employers including Cummins and various regional distribution centers.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and US-64, facilitating regional transit and freight movement.
Ongoing municipal efforts focus on downtown revitalization and infrastructure improvements to support local business growth.
Parcels are subject to municipal and county property taxes, with potential additional levies for school and fire districts.
Data sourced from GreatData and IncomeByZipCode; specific ACS tables not provided.
A major regional facility hosting baseball, softball, and football tournaments.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.