27938 — Gatesville, NC Home Values
Typical home value $227,005 as of June 2026 · 105th of 108 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 27938, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 27938 compares in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area
ZIP code 27938 (Gatesville, NC) has a typical home value of $227,005 as of June 2026, ranking 105th of 108 ZIP codes tracked in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area, more expensive than about 4% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +8.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.2%, from $169,113 in June 2021 to $227,005 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Virginia Beach.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 27938 has a population of 1,863, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 44.7% White, 44.6% Black or African American, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatesville Elementary | 709 North Main Street, Gatesville, NC | 2.8 mi |
| Central Middle School | 362 US Hwy 158 W, Gatesville, NC | 3.6 mi |
| Gates County Senior High | 088 Hwy 158 West, Gatesville, NC | 4.3 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 27938?
$227,005 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 27938 an expensive ZIP code in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area?
27938 ranks 105th of 108 ZIP codes in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 4% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 27938 changed over the past year?
+8.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 27938?
1,863, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 27938?
Gatesville Elementary (2.8 mi), Central Middle School (3.6 mi), Gates County Senior High (4.3 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 27938?
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-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.