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ZIP 27617

Population: 20,237 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27617 is $434,865 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $423,750 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,516/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,865

Typical home value

-3.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$434,865
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-4.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.7%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$471,624

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$423,750
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-9.2%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,516/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
Brier Creek Elementary, Pine Hollow Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ward Transformer (0.5 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
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in
Annual snowfall
5.2 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
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,123
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,740

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
TRIANGLE SPRINGS
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
2006
Housing built before 1970
1.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
78.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,656
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27617State medianUS median
Typical home value$434,865—$288,527
Median sale price$423,750—$325,000
Median days on market34 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,516/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,656—$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 27617?
$434,865.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27617?
$423,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27617?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27617?
Typical rent: $1,516/month.
Is ZIP 27617 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27617. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27617?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ward Transformer, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 27617?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27617 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27617?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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