The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27565 sells for about $334,900, or $197 per square foot.
Prices are up +3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $914 a month.
ZIP 27565 — Oxford
The 27565 housing market is experiencing steady growth, driven by its affordability relative to the nearby Research Triangle. While inventory remains somewhat tight, the market is balanced, with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from commuters. Buyers are increasingly looking to this area as a viable alternative to the higher-priced urban centers of Durham and Raleigh.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who work in the Research Triangle area and desire more land and lower home prices than found in the urban core. It is less suited for those requiring high-density urban amenities or immediate access to public transit.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 18.7% — 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 9.7%/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 6.4%/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 27565, Granville 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 Oxford are generally consistent with regional averages for small-town North Carolina, with property crime being more prevalent than violent crime. Local law enforcement maintains a standard presence, and residents typically report feeling safe in suburban and rural residential pockets.
Schools serving the 27565 area are part of the Granville County Public Schools system, which generally receives mixed performance ratings. While some elementary schools show strong community engagement, secondary education outcomes vary significantly across the district.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants moving inland from the coast. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks and the Tar River, while wildfire risk remains low to moderate due to the surrounding forest cover.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Research Triangle Park region, which attracts commuters seeking more affordable housing. Infrastructure development is focused on expanding utility capacity to support new residential subdivisions and small-scale commercial growth.
Property taxes are levied by Granville County and the City of Oxford, with rates determined by annual assessments conducted by the county. Special districts for fire protection and school funding are included in the total millage rate, and no local income tax is applied.
Commuters primarily utilize US-15 and I-85 to reach employment hubs in Durham and the Research Triangle Park. The drive is typically 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, with limited public transit options available.
Residents have access to Lake Devin for fishing and boating, as well as several local parks including Oxford Park. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the historic downtown area and along the main commercial corridors.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with many properties managed by individual investors. Rent growth has been stable, though vacancy rates remain low due to the area's role as a bedroom community.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and government services, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the Research Triangle Park. The area serves as a regional hub for Granville County's agricultural and service sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-85 serving as the primary artery for regional travel. There is no significant public transit infrastructure within the ZIP code.
Development is focused on residential expansion to accommodate population growth from the Raleigh-Durham metro area. Planning efforts are currently prioritizing utility infrastructure upgrades to support new housing density.
The Granville County Tax Administration manages property assessments, with revaluations occurring on a multi-year cycle to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Granville County property taxes, with additional levies for the Oxford fire district and the Granville County Public School system.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's inland location, with standard coverage for wind and hail being common. Market health is stable, though insurers are increasingly sensitive to severe weather event history.
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.
Provides fishing, boating, and hiking trails for local residents.
Features local boutiques, restaurants, and historic architecture.
Offers baseball fields, walking trails, and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.