The basics
Total Population
20,269
Median Age
39.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$659,300
Median Property Tax
$4,580
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.86
Median Rent
$1,939
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
79%
Appreciation 1yr %
17%
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
-5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
60.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
54.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
74.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.6
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 27523: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27523?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27523 is $659,300, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27523?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27523 is $4,580, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27523 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27523 cost about 4.86× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27523?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27523 is $1,939 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27523?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27523 have moved 79% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27523?
- ZIP Code 27523 averages 60.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.6 (lower than 67% 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 →