The basics
Total Population
27,925
Median Age
44.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$414,100
Median Property Tax
$3,140
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.91
Median Rent
$1,297
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.4%
Pandemic Gain %
50%
Recession Drop %
-6.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
40.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
84.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
48.5
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 27278: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27278?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27278 is $414,100, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27278?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27278 is $3,140, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27278 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27278 cost about 3.91× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27278?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27278 is $1,297 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27278?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27278 have moved 60% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27278?
- ZIP Code 27278 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.5 (lower than 69% 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 →