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ZIP 27539

Population: 25,878 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27539 is $602,760 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $655,215 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,745/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$602,760

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$602,760
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$614,596

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$655,215
Median list price
$645,000
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
110
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,745/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
West Lake Elementary, West Lake Middle, Lufkin Road Middle, Middle Creek Elementary, Middle Creek High

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
North Carolina State University (Lot 86, Farm Unit #1) (9.1 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
60.0°F
Average high
70.8°F
Average low
49.8°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Triple W Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, 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
2004
Housing built before 1970
3.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,468
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
92.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27539State medianUS median
Typical home value$602,760—$288,527
Median sale price$655,215—$325,000
Median days on market25 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,745/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,468—$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 27539?
$602,760.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27539?
$655,215.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27539?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27539?
Typical rent: $1,745/month.
Is ZIP 27539 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27539. 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 27539?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27539?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27539 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27539?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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