The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27804 sells for about $218,000, or $160 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.8% 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 $1,250 a month.
ZIP 27804 — Rocky Mount
The 27804 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $218,000 and a 14.8% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced, driven by steady demand for affordable housing and new construction. Note that some specific metrics like exact 10-year tax history were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking affordable entry-level or new-construction homes, as well as commuters looking for a lower cost of living compared to the Raleigh-Durham metro area.
Median prices moved up 14.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
32% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 18.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 27804, North Carolina
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Rocky Mount are generally higher than the national average, with ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address property and violent crime trends.
Schools in the area are served primarily by Nash County Public Schools, which face challenges in performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with regional river systems and occasional severe weather events, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, with ongoing residential development in suburban pockets like the White Bark area.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on US-64 and I-95 for access to regional employment hubs in Raleigh and Wilson, with average commute times reflecting a car-dependent suburban profile.
The area features local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Rocky Mount Sports Complex, with retail and dining concentrated along the major commercial corridors.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a mix of single-family and multi-family options; vacancy rates remain competitive relative to the broader North Carolina market.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, benefiting from its strategic location along the I-95 corridor.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-95 and US-64 serving as the primary arteries for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions on the city's periphery and revitalizing commercial corridors.
The county appraisal districts conduct periodic revaluations to align assessed values with current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard county and municipal tax districts, with some areas potentially falling under specific utility or fire service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including flood and wind risks common to Eastern North Carolina.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional facility hosting youth and adult athletic tournaments.
A primary retail hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.