The basics
Total Population
278
Median Age
59.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$136,600
Lower than 71%
Median Property Tax
$718
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.94
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
57.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
33.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
100.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
8.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
24.7
Lower than 88%
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 27042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27042 is $136,600, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27042 is $718, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27042 cost about 2.94× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27042?
- ZIP Code 27042 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.7 (lower than 88% 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 →