The basics
Total Population
1,674
Median Age
38.8
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$724
Lower than 67%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
44.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
58.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39
Lower than 78%
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 27242: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27242 is $724 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27242?
- ZIP Code 27242 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →