Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 27 Cities • 47 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$463,013
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,702
Avg Cap Rate
3.17%
Avg Investability
3.0 ★
Cities
27
ZIP Codes
47
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🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
7.28%
as of Oct 1
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Best ZIP codes in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Apex
North Carolina
3 ZIPs
Benson
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Bunn
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Cary
North Carolina
4 ZIPs
Castalia
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Clayton
North Carolina
2 ZIPs
Four Oaks
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Franklinton
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Fuquay Varina
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Garner
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Holly Springs
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Kenly
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Knightdale
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Louisburg
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Morrisville
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
New Hill
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Newton Grove
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Princeton
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Raleigh
North Carolina
17 ZIPs
Rolesville
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Selma
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Smithfield
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Wake Forest
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Wendell
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Willow Spring
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Youngsville
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Zebulon
North Carolina
1 ZIPs
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28366 | Newton Grove | NC | $154,556 | $1,215 | 6.13% | |
| 28366 | Newton Grove | NC | $154,556 | $1,215 | 6.13% | |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | NC | $443,075 | $1,979 | 3.48% | |
| 27587 | Wake Forest | NC | $515,685 | $1,784 | 2.70% | |
| 27612 | Raleigh | NC | $563,988 | $1,428 | 1.97% | |
| 27508 | Bunn | NC | $250,043 | $1,215 | 3.79% | |
| 27542 | Kenly | NC | $267,908 | $1,215 | 3.54% | |
| 27601 | Raleigh | NC | $508,652 | $1,737 | 2.66% | |
| 27616 | Raleigh | NC | $356,090 | $1,607 | 3.52% | |
| 27520 | Clayton | NC | $334,323 | $1,795 | 4.19% | |
| 27569 | Princeton | NC | $268,632 | $1,215 | 3.53% | |
| 27606 | Raleigh | NC | $444,326 | $1,502 | 2.64% | |
| 27523 | Apex | NC | $733,578 | $1,822 | 1.94% | |
| 27571 | Rolesville | NC | $511,694 | $1,575 | 2.40% | |
| 27607 | Raleigh | NC | $725,052 | $1,574 | 1.69% | |
| 27527 | Clayton | NC | $397,673 | $1,812 | 3.55% | |
| 27591 | Wendell | NC | $372,234 | $1,967 | 4.12% | |
| 27613 | Raleigh | NC | $583,166 | $1,399 | 1.87% | |
| 27511 | Cary | NC | $503,061 | $1,637 | 2.54% | |
| 27545 | Knightdale | NC | $371,035 | $1,687 | 3.55% | |
| 27603 | Raleigh | NC | $410,863 | $1,776 | 3.37% | |
| 27617 | Raleigh | NC | $440,367 | $1,513 | 2.68% | |
| 27513 | Cary | NC | $567,588 | $1,557 | 2.14% | |
| 27549 | Louisburg | NC | $308,964 | $1,275 | 3.22% | |
| 27604 | Raleigh | NC | $343,110 | $1,633 | 3.71% | |
| 27816 | Castalia | NC | $223,912 | $1,215 | 4.23% | |
| 27524 | Four Oaks | NC | $304,325 | $1,749 | 4.48% | |
| 27576 | Selma | NC | $264,598 | $1,215 | 3.58% | |
| 27608 | Raleigh | NC | $1,053,445 | $2,164 | 1.60% | |
| 27502 | Apex | NC | $568,542 | $2,161 | 2.96% | |
| 27529 | Garner | NC | $388,051 | $1,869 | 3.76% | |
| 27592 | Willow Spring | NC | $414,969 | $1,924 | 3.62% | |
| 27614 | Raleigh | NC | $673,366 | $1,479 | 1.71% | |
| 27504 | Benson | NC | $310,173 | $1,703 | 4.28% | |
| 27539 | Apex | NC | $610,273 | $1,779 | 2.27% | |
| 27596 | Youngsville | NC | $420,538 | $1,947 | 3.61% | |
| 27615 | Raleigh | NC | $536,576 | $1,450 | 2.11% | |
| 27518 | Cary | NC | $747,287 | $1,546 | 1.61% | |
| 27560 | Morrisville | NC | $505,518 | $1,687 | 2.60% | |
| 27605 | Raleigh | NC | $416,508 | $1,718 | 3.22% | |
| 28366 | Newton Grove | NC | $164,859 | $1,215 | 5.75% | |
| 27525 | Franklinton | NC | $351,398 | $1,215 | 2.70% | |
| 27577 | Smithfield | NC | $286,744 | $1,745 | 4.75% | |
| 27609 | Raleigh | NC | $562,614 | $1,529 | 2.12% | |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | NC | $439,608 | $1,907 | 3.38% | |
| 27587 | Wake Forest | NC | $512,791 | $1,883 | 2.86% | |
| 27610 | Raleigh | NC | $319,512 | $1,878 | 4.58% | |
| 27508 | Bunn | NC | $236,921 | $1,215 | 4.00% | |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | NC | $583,241 | $1,827 | 2.44% | |
| 27597 | Zebulon | NC | $344,453 | $1,979 | 4.48% |
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About Raleigh-Cary, NC Real Estate Market
The Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 27 cities and 47 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $463,013, with an average monthly rent of $1,702. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.