The basics
Total Population
3,880
Median Age
35.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$210,600
Median Property Tax
$1,454
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.54
Median Rent
$1,096
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
71%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.63%
Pandemic Gain %
76%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
38.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
68.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
45.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.4
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 27581: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27581?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27581 is $210,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27581?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27581 is $1,454, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27581 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27581 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27581?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27581 is $1,096 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27581?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27581 have moved 71% 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 27581?
- ZIP Code 27581 averages 59.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87°F, winter lows around 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.4 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →