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ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Edgecombe County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
77
⇩ 9.4% vs 85 last year
Pending
12
16% pending ratio
Median Price
$173,000
⇧ 11.7% vs $154,838 last year
Average Price
$184,365
⇧ 16.2% vs $158,615 last year
Days on Market
93
⇧ 8.1% vs 86 days last year

Market Context

Population: 19,356  ·  Density: 111.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,488

Typical home value: $100,156  ·  Homeownership: 49.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ROCKY MOUNT, NC real estate market (27801) currently shows 77 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 93 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 8 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 86 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 11.7% year-over-year, from $154,838 to $173,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 77 this year vs 85 last year
  • Days on market: 93 now vs 86 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $173,000 (+11.7% YoY)
  • Average: $184,365 (+16.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.1 miles — 627 listings ($181,336,401 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27801Rocky Mount, NC 278010.0 mi77$14,196,105$173,000$184,365
27803Rocky Mount, NC 278036.7 mi84$22,911,504$238,450$272,756
27804Rocky Mount, NC 278048.2 mi132$41,964,780$294,900$317,915
27822Elm City, NC 278229.4 mi34$10,928,688$277,750$321,432
27852Macclesfield, NC 2785212.4 mi7$3,905,853$260,000$557,979
27856Nashville, NC 2785615.3 mi65$21,840,520$339,000$336,008
27829Fountain, NC 2782916.7 mi6$1,980,960$210,000$330,160
27893Wilson, NC 2789317.8 mi124$32,011,840$237,500$258,160
27843Hobgood, NC 2784319.9 mi1$179,900$179,900$179,900
27807Bailey, NC 2780721.1 mi74$26,277,178$352,900$355,097
27812Bethel, NC 2781221.5 mi17$2,855,473$195,000$167,969
27813Black Creek, NC 2781322.4 mi3$566,100$188,700$188,700
27816Castalia, NC 2781623.1 mi3$1,717,500$572,500$572,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801?

As of January 2026, there are 77 active listings in ROCKY MOUNT, NC (zip code 27801), compared to 85 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801?

The median listing price in ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801 is $173,000 as of January 2026, a 11.7% increase from $154,838 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ROCKY MOUNT, NC?

Homes in ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801 spend an average of 93 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 86 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 8 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 86 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ROCKY MOUNT, NC?

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