The basics
Total Population
19,735
Median Age
46.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$632,200
Median Property Tax
$4,543
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.12
Median Rent
$1,681
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Pandemic Gain %
74%
Recession Drop %
-6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
32.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
70.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
45.2
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 27518: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27518?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27518 is $632,200, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27518?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27518 is $4,543, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27518 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27518 cost about 5.12× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27518?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27518 is $1,681 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27518?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27518 have moved 59% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27518?
- ZIP Code 27518 averages 59.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.2 (lower than 72% 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 →