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ZIP Code 27009

Forsyth, North Carolina

FIPS 27009

Juniper

ZIP Code 27009 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$280,400

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,939

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$280,400

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,865

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-4.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 27009: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27009?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27009 is $280,400, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27009?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27009 is $1,865, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27009 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27009 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27009?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27009 have moved 49% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27009?
ZIP Code 27009 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27009 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27009's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →