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ZIP 27523

Population: 20,269 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27523 is $732,797 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $767,500 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,941/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$732,797

Typical home value

-2.2%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$732,797
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$756,869

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$767,500
Median list price
$729,950
Median price per sqft
$252
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,941/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,486/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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Salem Elementary, Salem Middle, Laurel Park Elementary, White Oak Elementary

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
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Morrisville Plant) (8 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
48.3 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,254
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Deck Airpark (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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
2008
Housing built before 1970
4.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,580
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
86.1%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27523State medianUS median
Typical home value$732,797—$288,527
Median sale price$767,500—$325,000
Median days on market38 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,941/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,580—$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 27523?
$732,797.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27523?
$767,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27523?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27523?
Typical rent: $1,941/month.
Is ZIP 27523 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27523. 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 27523?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27523?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27523 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27523?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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