ZIP Code 27871 — Williamston, NC Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 27871 (Williamston, North Carolina) is worth about $122,000 at roughly $109 per square foot — about the same as the Williamston median and 59% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$122,000

Typical home value

$109

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Williamston ZIPs by value

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vs Williamston median

How 27871 compares

ZIP 27871 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Williamston: its typical home value of $122,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Williamston ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $66,000 in 27983 to $134,000 in 27892). Per square foot it costs about $109, against $109 for Williamston as a whole, $202 for North Carolina, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 27871	$122,000	$109
Williamston, NC	$122,000	$109
North Carolina	$290,000	$202
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 27871

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $109 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$109,000
1,500 sq ft	$163,500
2,000 sq ft	$218,000
2,500 sq ft	$272,500
3,000 sq ft	$327,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 27871

To buy the typical $122,000 home in ZIP 27871 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $33,000 a year (about $770 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $39,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$6,100	$960/mo	$41,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$12,200	$920/mo	$39,000/yr
20%	$24,400	$770/mo	$33,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 27871

At about $109 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 27871:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	1380 sq ft	around the typical home here
$200k	1830 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$250k	2290 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$300k	2750 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 27871 home.

Estimate a specific home in 27871

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 27871 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Williamston ZIP codes by home value

Where 27871 sits among Williamston’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	27892	$134,000	$111
2	27871 (this page)	$122,000	$109
3	27983	$66,000	$103

ZIP 27871 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 27871? +

The typical home in ZIP 27871 (Williamston, NC) is worth about $122,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Williamston median of $122,000 and 59% more affordable than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 27871? +

About $109 per square foot in 27871, versus $109 across Williamston and $202 across North Carolina. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $163,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $272,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 27871? +

For the typical $122,000 home in ZIP 27871, a household income of about $33,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $39,000; with 5% down about $41,000.

Is 27871 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Williamston, 27871 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Williamston. Nationally it is relatively affordable.

See the full Williamston home values page, all North Carolina cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.