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ZIP 27527

Population: 39,256 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27527 is $392,810 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $412,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,802/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$392,810

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$392,810
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$425,878

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$412,000
Median list price
$405,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
147
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
269
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,802/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,552/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,823/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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
East Clayton Elementary, Riverwood Elementary, Riverwood Middle, River Dell Elementary, Powhatan 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
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Carolina State University (Lot 86, Farm Unit #1) (22.1 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)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,453

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Johnston Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Johnston Regional Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 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
2010
Housing built before 1970
3.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
77.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,688
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27527State medianUS median
Typical home value$392,810—$288,527
Median sale price$412,000—$325,000
Median days on market61 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,802/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,688—$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 27527?
$392,810.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27527?
$412,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27527?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27527?
Typical rent: $1,802/month.
Is ZIP 27527 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27527. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 27527?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27527?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27527 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27527?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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