27801 — Rocky Mount, NC Home Values
Typical home value $125,697 as of June 2026 · 13th of 14 in Rocky Mount, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 27801, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 27801 compares in the Rocky Mount, NC area
ZIP code 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) has a typical home value of $125,697 as of June 2026, ranking 13th of 14 ZIP codes tracked in the Rocky Mount, NC area, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.2%, from $95,105 in June 2021 to $125,697 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 8.8× the annual rent ($1,184/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 Rocky Mount, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Rocky Mount.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 27801 has a population of 19,489, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 71.2% Black or African American, 23.8% White, 2.5% two or more races, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Edgecombe Middle | 6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC | 0.9 mi |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | 3090 Bulluck School Road, Rocky Mount, NC | 2.1 mi |
| D S Johnson Elementary | 600 North Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC | 3.2 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 27801?
$125,697 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 27801 an expensive ZIP code in the Rocky Mount, NC area?
27801 ranks 13th of 14 ZIP codes in the Rocky Mount, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 27801 changed over the past year?
-4.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 27801?
The typical home price is 8.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,184/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 27801?
19,489, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 27801?
West Edgecombe Middle (0.9 mi), G W Bulluck Elementary (2.1 mi), D S Johnson Elementary (3.2 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 27801?
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 Rocky Mount, 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.