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ZIP Code 27101

Forsyth, North Carolina

FIPS 27101

Juniper

ZIP Code 27101 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.5

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,973

Median Age

34.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,535

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,010

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

43.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.5

Lower than 76%

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 27101: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27101?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27101 is $221,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27101?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27101 is $1,535, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27101 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27101 cost about 5× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27101?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27101 is $1,010 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27101?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27101 have moved 67% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27101?
ZIP Code 27101 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 27101 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27101's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.5 (lower than 76% 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 →