The basics
Total Population
33,114
Median Age
39.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$235,800
Median Property Tax
$1,464
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.76
Median Rent
$1,041
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
70%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.1%
Pandemic Gain %
65%
Recession Drop %
-8.6%
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)
47.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
33.1
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 27253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27253 is $235,800, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27253 is $1,464, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27253 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27253 is $1,041 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27253?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27253 have moved 70% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27253?
- ZIP Code 27253 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 27253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.1 (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 →