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ZIP Code 27596

Franklin, North Carolina

FIPS 27596

Juniper

ZIP Code 27596 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$377,600

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,232

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$377,600

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$2,304

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.94

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,211

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.52%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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

71

Higher than 57%

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 27596: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27596?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27596 is $377,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27596?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27596 is $2,304, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27596 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27596 cost about 3.94× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27596?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27596 is $1,211 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27596?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27596 have moved 57% over the past five years (-0.52% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27596?
ZIP Code 27596 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 27596 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27596's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71 (higher than 57% 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 →