Gross rental yield of 5.48% — ranked #153 of 255 North Carolina ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +2.0% | +32.3% |
| Market rent | +4.1% | — |
Metro: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC · County: Catawba County · Annual rent: $17,076
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 28601 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28625 | Statesville | NC | $313,045 | $1,848 | 7.09% | 14.1 | +3.7% |
| 27610 | Raleigh | NC | $319,512 | $1,878 | 7.05% | 14.2 | -2.9% |
| 27704 | Durham | NC | $315,018 | $1,775 | 6.76% | 14.8 | -3.7% |
| 28208 | Charlotte | NC | $304,108 | $1,638 | 6.46% | 15.5 | -1.6% |
| 28562 | Trent Woods | NC | $320,039 | $1,658 | 6.22% | 16.1 | +2.0% |
| 27265 | High Point | NC | $305,642 | $1,534 | 6.02% | 16.6 | +0.5% |
| 27253 | Graham | NC | $306,560 | $1,482 | 5.80% | 17.2 | +1.9% |
| 28146 | Salisbury | NC | $307,595 | $1,459 | 5.69% | 17.6 | +2.3% |
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