The basics
Total Population
3,329
Median Age
52.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$173,900
Median Property Tax
$1,224
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.62
Median Rent
$787
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
40%
Pandemic Gain %
16%
Recession Drop %
-3.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
50.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
97.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
42.2
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 27544: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27544?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27544 is $173,900, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27544?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27544 is $1,224, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27544 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27544 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27544?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27544 is $787 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27544?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27544 have moved 40% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27544?
- ZIP Code 27544 averages 59.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.2 (lower than 75% 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 →