The basics
Total Population
53,972
Median Age
35.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$383,200
Median Property Tax
$2,430
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.24
Median Rent
$1,547
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
-1.6%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-7.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
32.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
88.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
28.6
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 27603: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27603?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27603 is $383,200, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27603?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27603 is $2,430, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27603 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27603 cost about 4.24× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27603?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27603 is $1,547 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27603?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27603 have moved 55% over the past five years (-1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27603?
- ZIP Code 27603 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 29°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.6 (lower than 86% 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 →