The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27537 sells for about $249,550, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $964 a month.
ZIP 27537 — Henderson
The 27537 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation, reflecting a balance between limited inventory and steady demand. Market activity is driven by local buyers and those seeking more affordable options outside the primary Research Triangle hubs. Current conditions suggest a balanced market where days on market remain consistent with regional averages.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking rural-suburban living with proximity to Kerr Lake, as well as commuters willing to trade drive time for lower housing costs compared to the Raleigh-Durham core.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 15.4% — a mixed stability profile.
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 7.1%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27537, 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 the Henderson area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community policing initiatives to address these trends.
Schools serving the 27537 ZIP code are part of the Vance County Schools system, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation compared to neighboring districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood zones are primarily concentrated near Kerr Lake and local tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by regional logistics and manufacturing hubs in the Research Triangle periphery, though development within the ZIP remains largely focused on low-density residential expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Vance County and the City of Henderson, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage; no special MUD or PID districts are prevalent in this rural-suburban mix.
Commuters primarily utilize US-1 and I-85 to access employment centers in Durham and Raleigh, with average one-way commute times exceeding 35 minutes.
The area is anchored by proximity to Kerr Lake (John H. Kerr Reservoir), offering extensive boating, fishing, and camping opportunities, alongside local community parks in Henderson.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workforce households, with few large-scale apartment complexes and a reliance on single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with many residents commuting to the broader Research Triangle region for higher-wage employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-85 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the regional employment core.
Development is currently focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along the US-1 corridor.
Vance County Tax Administration conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments align with market value, typically occurring on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to standard county and municipal tax levies; no significant special utility or hospital districts are noted as primary cost drivers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with standard coverage widely available but subject to market-wide rate adjustments.
North Carolina continues to experience positive net domestic migration, driven by growth in the Research Triangle and surrounding counties.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process, which generally provides a longer timeline for homeowners.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement, covering material defects and property conditions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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.
Private golf course serving the local community.
Primary retail hub for the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.