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Holly springs, NC — ZIP 27540

Population: 47,771 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27540 (Holly springs, NC) is $583,241 — down 0.9% over the past year. The median sale price is $570,000. Typical rent runs $1,827/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$583,241

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$583,241
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$594,900
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$570,000
Median list price
$569,900
Median price per sqft
$225
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
198
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
87

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,827/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,650/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,540/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Southern Wake Academy, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Wake County Schools
Schools include
Southern Wake Academy, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Holly Springs Elementary, Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Ridge Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Morrisville Plant) (16.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,431

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Deck Airpark (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS, HOLLY HILL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,663 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
2.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
74.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,832
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
91.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
555,964
Average weekly wage
$1,452
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,552

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27540State medianUS median
Median home value$583,241$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$570,000$330,000$325,000
Typical rent$1,827/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,832$1,366$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 median home value in ZIP 27540?
$583,241.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27540?
$570,000.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27540?
Typical rent: $1,827/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27540?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 27540 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27540?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27540?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27540?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27540?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27540 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 27540?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27540?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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