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ZIP Code 27012

Forsyth, North Carolina

FIPS 27012

Juniper

ZIP Code 27012 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$340,900

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.5

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,543

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$340,900

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,204

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.54

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,227

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-7.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.5

Lower than 60%

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 27012: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27012?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27012 is $340,900, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27012?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27012 is $2,204, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27012 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27012 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27012?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27012 is $1,227 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27012?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27012 have moved 63% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27012?
ZIP Code 27012 averages 57.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27012 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27012's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.5 (lower than 60% 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 →