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ZIP 27574

Population: 14,928 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27574 is $240,897 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,250 after a median 41 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,897

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,897
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$242,842

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$338,250
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+26.9%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$805/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,460/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
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bethel Hill Charter, Person County Schools
Schools include
Bethel Hill Charter, North End Elementary, Northern Middle, Stories Creek 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
GMH Electronics (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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,998

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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
1984
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,186
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27574State medianUS median
Typical home value$240,897—$288,527
Median sale price$338,250—$325,000
Median days on market41 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,186—$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 27574?
$240,897.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27574?
$338,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27574?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27574?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 27574 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27574. 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 27574?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GMH Electronics, 1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 27574?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27574 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27574?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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