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ZIP 27205

Population: 36,947 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27205 is $269,573 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,218/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,573

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$269,573
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$270,096

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$297,000
Median list price
$360,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
93
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,218/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,168/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,271/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,644/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,932/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Randolph County School System
Schools include
Guy B Teachey Elementary, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy, Farmer Elementary School, Southwestern Randolph High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,169
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Asheboro Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
21.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,298
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27205State medianUS median
Typical home value$269,573—$288,527
Median sale price$297,000—$325,000
Median days on market37 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,218/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,298—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 27205?
$269,573.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27205?
$297,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27205?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27205?
Typical rent: $1,218/month.
Is ZIP 27205 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27205. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27205?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27205?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27205 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27205?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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