27217 — Burlington, NC Home Values
Typical home value $228,458 as of June 2026 · 7th of 7 in Burlington, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 27217, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 27217 compares in the Burlington, NC area
ZIP code 27217 (Burlington, NC) has a typical home value of $228,458 as of June 2026, ranking 7th of 7 ZIP codes tracked in the Burlington, NC area, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +41.5%, from $161,433 in June 2021 to $228,458 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.5× the annual rent ($1,407/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Burlington, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Burlington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 27217 has a population of 40,561, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 40.5% White, 30.9% Black or African American, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% two or more races, 0.9% another race, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Elementary | 2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road, Burlington, NC | 4.5 mi |
| Clover Garden | 2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa, Burlington, NC | 5.1 mi |
| Eastlawn Elementary | 502 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC | 6.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27217?
$228,458 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 27217 an expensive ZIP code in the Burlington, NC area?
27217 ranks 7th of 7 ZIP codes in the Burlington, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 27217 changed over the past year?
+2.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 27217?
The typical home price is 13.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,407/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 27217?
40,561, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 27217?
Pleasant Grove Elementary (4.5 mi), Clover Garden (5.1 mi), Eastlawn Elementary (6.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 27217?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Burlington, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.