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Youngsville, NC — ZIP 27596

Population: 22,232 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27596 (Youngsville, NC) is $421,780 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $428,745 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,929/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$421,780

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$421,780
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$430,328
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
$428,745
Median list price
$410,000
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
-9.7%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
174
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,929/mo
1-year rent change
-0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,310/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Youngsville Academy, Franklin County Schools
Schools include
Youngsville Academy, Youngsville Elementary, Cedar Creek Middle, Long Mill Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Ward Transformer (20.1 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
51.9 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,375
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,861

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS, HOLLY HILL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, REX HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,035 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
4.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
60.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,304
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,255
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
948

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

How it compares

ZIP 27596State medianUS median
Median home value$421,780$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$428,745$330,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,929/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,304$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 27596?
$421,780.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27596?
$428,745.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27596?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27596?
Typical rent: $1,929/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27596?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 27596 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27596?
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 27596?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27596?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27596?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27596 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27596?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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