The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27536 sells for about $185,250, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 190 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $861 a month.
ZIP 27536 — Henderson
The housing market in 27536 remains affordable but faces downward price pressure and high days-on-market figures. Limited inventory and a reliance on the broader regional economy for growth contribute to a cautious outlook for local real estate.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers and investors seeking entry-level properties with renovation potential.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 190 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 11.5% · poverty 26.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 7.7%/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 5.0%/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 27536, Vance 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 Henderson are higher than the national average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Public schools in the area are part of the Vance County Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood zones are localized near water bodies.
Economic momentum is modest, with local development focused on small-scale commercial revitalization and infrastructure maintenance in the Henderson core.
Property taxes are levied by Vance County and the City of Henderson; the structure includes a base ad valorem rate with no significant special district overlays reported.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing US-1 and I-85 for access to employment hubs in the Research Triangle region.
The area offers access to Kerr Lake and John H. Kerr Reservoir for water-based recreation, alongside local municipal parks and community centers in Henderson.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of older single-family homes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with many residents commuting to the broader Raleigh-Durham metro area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; public transit options are limited to local municipal services.
Development is currently focused on infill housing and small-scale commercial improvements within the Henderson city limits.
Parcels are served by Vance County Schools and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau DP04 and B19013 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.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and camping.
Features preserved architecture and local cultural heritage sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.