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Louisburg, NC — ZIP 27549

Population: 25,543 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27549 (Louisburg, NC) is $304,052 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,390 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,223/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,052

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,052
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$305,069
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,390
Median list price
$337,542
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
-6.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
128
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,223/mo
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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Crosscreek Charter School, Franklin County Schools
Schools include
Crosscreek Charter School, Laurel Mill Elementary, Terrell Lane Middle, Edward Best Elementary, Louisburg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cristex Drum (24.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
72.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,637

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Ball Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,035 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,470
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,240
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
735

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

How it compares

ZIP 27549State medianUS median
Typical home value$304,052$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$339,390$334,397$319,906
Median days on market67 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$1,223/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,470$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 typical home value in ZIP 27549?
$304,052.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27549?
$339,390.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27549?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27549?
Typical rent: $1,223/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27549?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 27549 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27549. 21 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.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27549?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27549?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27549?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27549?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27549 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27549?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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