Cheapest and most expensive ZIP codes in North Carolina
Typical home values for 719 North Carolina ZIP codes with Zillow data (2026-09). Click a ZIP for its price trend and market stats.
10 most affordable ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27849 | Lewiston Woodville | Bertie County | $50,408 | +2.9% |
| 27872 | Roxobel | Bertie County | $54,935 | -5.8% |
| 27890 | Weldon | Halifax County | $54,958 | -1.3% |
| 27847 | Kelford | Bertie County | $56,657 | +4.8% |
| 27924 | Harrellsville | Bertie County | $63,243 | +2.7% |
| 27983 | Williamston | Bertie County | $64,533 | +4.6% |
| 27831 | Gaston | Northampton County | $78,294 | +4.2% |
| 27869 | Rich Square | Northampton County | $80,379 | +7.2% |
| 27823 | Enfield | Halifax County | $87,026 | -3.7% |
| 27805 | Aulander | Hertford County | $89,517 | +5.7% |
10 most expensive ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | $1,751,717 | +5.3% |
| 28207 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $1,643,933 | +3.6% |
| 28717 | Cashiers | Jackson County | $1,614,909 | +3.9% |
| 28646 | Linville | Avery County | $1,377,285 | +2.8% |
| 28741 | Highlands | Macon County | $1,094,899 | +3.3% |
| 27608 | Raleigh | Wake County | $1,036,437 | +2.1% |
| 28211 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $923,652 | +2.1% |
| 27927 | Corolla | Currituck County | $881,003 | +0.3% |
| 28736 | Glenville | Jackson County | $825,460 | +1.3% |
| 27949 | Southern Shores | Dare County | $781,071 | +1.3% |
What these numbers mean for North Carolina buyers
The most expensive North Carolina ZIP code in this list has a typical home value 34.8 times the cheapest. The middle ZIP code is at $284,494. 460 of 719 ZIP codes are below the statewide typical value of $332,159.
Over the last six months, typical values rose in 331 of 719 ZIP codes and fell or held steady in 388.
Down payment at different price points
At the cheapest ZIP's typical value, a 3.5% down payment is $1,764 and 20% is $10,082. At the middle ZIP's value, the same down payments are $9,957 and $56,899. Add roughly 2% to 5% for closing costs.
Before you choose a ZIP code, compare North Carolina property and transfer taxes and check North Carolina first-time buyer programs, which can lower the cash you need.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid-tier, by ZIP. ZIPs without their own Zillow series are excluded. 6-month change = last six monthly readings.
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