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ZIP Code 27284

Forsyth, North Carolina

FIPS 27284

Juniper

ZIP Code 27284 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$283,600

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.2

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

58,065

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$283,600

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,245

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,153

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.2

Lower than 73%

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 27284: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27284?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27284 is $283,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27284?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27284 is $2,245, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27284 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27284 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27284?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27284 is $1,153 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27284?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27284 have moved 62% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27284?
ZIP Code 27284 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27284 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27284's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.2 (lower than 73% 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 →