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Rocky Mount, NC home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$204K1-yr changeUp1.6%

The typical home value in Rocky Mount, NC is $204K as of September 2026, up 1.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Rocky Mount ZIP code, the median list price is $234K and homes spend a median of 76 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Rocky Mount, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$204K
1-yr changeMedian across Rocky Mount ZIPs
+1.6%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Rocky Mount
3
County
Edgecombe County

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12-month value trend

+1.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Rocky Mount over the last 12 months: $201K in Sep 2025 to $204K in Sep 2026 (+1.6%).

Sep 2025$201K

Sep 2026$204K

Median Zillow home value index across Rocky Mount's ZIP codes.

Context

Rocky Mount's housing market is showing modest but steady conditions as of September 2026. The typical home value in the city is $204,001, up 1.6% over the past year, which points to slow appreciation rather than rapid growth. There are 325 homes for sale, with 112 new listings added, giving buyers a reasonable amount of choice. The median list price sits at $233,531, and homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, so sellers should expect a measured pace rather than quick offers. About 20.6% of listings have had a price cut, a sign that some sellers are adjusting expectations to meet the market. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the data suggests a stable but patient market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Rocky Mount, NC?

Typical home value

$204K

Up1.6%YoY

Median list price

$234K

Days on market

76

Homes for sale

325

Price cuts

20.6%

New listings

112

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Rocky Mount's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Rocky Mount, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Rocky Mount, NC are up 1.6% over the past year, from $201K in September 2025 to $204K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Rocky Mount, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$204,001+1.6%
September 2025$200,850No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Rocky Mount ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Rocky Mount, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Rocky Mount, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 76 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Rocky Mount ZIP code, and 112 new listings against 325 active listings across Rocky Mount, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Rocky Mount housing market forecast 2027

+0.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Rocky Mount ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.4%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Rocky Mount rose 1.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Rocky Mount?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Rocky Mount shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.4%), after a 1.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Rocky Mount ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Rocky Mount?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Rocky Mount ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Rocky Mount, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Rocky Mount worth?

The typical home value in Rocky Mount is $204,001 as of September 2026, up 1.6% over the past year. The median list price is $233,531.

How long does it take to sell a home in Rocky Mount?

Homes in Rocky Mount are spending a median of 76 days on the market as of September 2026.

Is Rocky Mount a buyer's or seller's market?

As of September 2026, there are 325 homes for sale with 112 new listings, and 20.6% of listings have had a price cut. That mix suggests buyers have some room to negotiate, though values are still edging up.

Are home prices going up or down in Rocky Mount, NC?

Typical home values in Rocky Mount, NC are up 1.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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