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ZIP 27537

Population: 24,708 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27537 is $244,134 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 35 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,134

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$244,134
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+92.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2025)
$245,613

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+9.6%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Vance Charter School, Vance County Schools
Schools include
Vance Charter School, Aycock Elementary, Carver Elementary, Dabney Elementary, New Hope 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
5
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JFD Electronics/Channel Master (12.4 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
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,147

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Boyd Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Country Regional Airport (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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
1991
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,239
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
69.0%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27537State medianUS median
Typical home value$244,134—$288,527
Median sale price$285,000—$325,000
Median days on market35 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,239—$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 27537?
$244,134.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27537?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27537?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27537?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 27537 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27537. 5 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 27537?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27537?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27537 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27537?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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