The basics
Total Population
3,864
Median Age
48.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$292,400
Median Property Tax
$1,276
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.92
Median Rent
$1,420
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
73%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.5%
Pandemic Gain %
57%
Recession Drop %
-6.1%
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
25.8
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 27281: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27281?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27281 is $292,400, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27281?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27281 is $1,276, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27281 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27281 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27281?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27281 is $1,420 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27281?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27281 have moved 73% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27281?
- ZIP Code 27281 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 27281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.8 (lower than 88% 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 →