The basics
Total Population
12,665
Median Age
41.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$278,000
Median Property Tax
$2,296
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3
Median Rent
$1,514
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
61%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.5%
Pandemic Gain %
58%
Recession Drop %
-7%
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)
47.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
6.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.6
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 27040: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27040?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27040 is $278,000, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27040?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27040 is $2,296, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27040 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27040 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27040?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27040 is $1,514 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27040?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27040 have moved 61% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27040?
- ZIP Code 27040 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 6.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.6 (lower than 77% 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 →