The basics
Total Population
48,014
Median Age
37.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$320,900
Median Property Tax
$2,004
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.72
Median Rent
$1,605
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
57%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.5%
Pandemic Gain %
60%
Recession Drop %
-8.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
41
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
76.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
53.2
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 27520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27520 is $320,900, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27520 is $2,004, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27520 cost about 3.72× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27520 is $1,605 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27520?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27520 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27520?
- ZIP Code 27520 averages 59.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% 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 →