The basics
Total Population
47,771
Median Age
36.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$522,500
Median Property Tax
$3,832
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.05
Median Rent
$1,947
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
61%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.4%
Pandemic Gain %
61%
Recession Drop %
-7.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
43.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
89.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
56.9
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 27540: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27540?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27540 is $522,500, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27540?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27540 is $3,832, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27540 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27540 cost about 4.05× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27540?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27540 is $1,947 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27540?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27540 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27540?
- ZIP Code 27540 averages 59.2°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.9 (lower than 60% 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 →