The basics
Total Population
5,677
Median Age
45
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$298,600
Median Property Tax
$2,235
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.54
Median Rent
$858
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
73%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.9%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-9.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
37.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
86.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32.6
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 27243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27243 is $298,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27243 is $2,235, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27243 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27243?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27243 is $858 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27243?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27243 have moved 73% over the past five years (-3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27243?
- ZIP Code 27243 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.6 (lower than 83% 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 →