The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27839 sells for about $145,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $926 a month.
ZIP 27839 — Halifax
The housing market in 27839 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural market. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and families seeking affordable, rural living. It is less attractive to commuters or investors looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 27839, Halifax County NC
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 this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this area are part of the local county district, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings. Access to specialized academic programs is limited due to the rural geography.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local waterways. Insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm damage.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by agriculture and small-scale local commerce. There is limited large-scale infrastructure development or corporate expansion currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value. There are no municipal property taxes, and special district levies are minimal, primarily supporting local fire and emergency services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment. Public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local rural parks and nearby state-managed natural areas. Shopping and dining options are limited to small local businesses.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing. Vacancy rates are low, and there is minimal short-term rental activity.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and local government services. Employment opportunities are concentrated in nearby towns within the county.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state highways. There is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments align with market trends. Property owners have the right to appeal assessments annually.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and emergency service district taxes. There are no active MUD or PID districts.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns. Market health is stable with standard coverage options.
Net domestic migration is neutral to slightly negative as younger residents move toward larger urban employment centers.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering known material defects, though the state operates under a 'caveat emptor' framework.
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.
- Weldon Mills Theatre4.610.3 mi
- Fairwood Lanes4.612 mi
- Sylvan Heights Bird Park4.911.5 mi
- Halifax State Historic Site4.74.5 mi
- Fairwood Lanes4.612 mi
- RCE Theaters - Roanoke Rapids4.312.5 mi
- Misfits Bar & Grill4.612 mi
- Virginia and North Carolina State Line4.718.5 mi
- Riverside Mill4.511 mi
- Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail4.514.8 mi
- Halifax State Historic Site4.74.5 mi
- Northampton County Cultural4.511 mi
- Sylvan Heights Bird Park4.911.5 mi
- River Falls Park Trailhead.4.610.7 mi
- Halifax County Visitor Center Dog Run4.611.5 mi
- Riverside Mill4.511 mi
- Belk4.111.4 mi
- Great Falls Plaza4.112.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Serves as the primary hub for local events and public services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.