The basics
Total Population
2,331
Median Age
46
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$248,900
Median Property Tax
$2,143
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.86
Median Rent
$690
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
35%
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
-5.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
44.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
82.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
8.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
21.8
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 27231: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27231?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27231 is $248,900, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27231?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27231 is $2,143, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27231 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27231 cost about 3.86× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27231?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27231 is $690 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27231?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27231 have moved 35% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27231?
- ZIP Code 27231 averages 58.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.8 (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 →