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ZIP Code 27549

Franklin, North Carolina

FIPS 27549

Juniper

ZIP Code 27549 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$220,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.7

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,543

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$220,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,470

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.25

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,055

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.63%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

51.7

Lower than 66%

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 27549: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27549?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27549 is $220,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27549?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27549 is $1,470, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27549 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27549 cost about 3.25× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27549?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27549 is $1,055 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27549?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27549 have moved 57% over the past five years (0.63% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27549?
ZIP Code 27549 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 27549 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27549's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.7 (lower than 66% 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 →