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Morrisville, NC — ZIP 27560

Population: 40,792 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27560 (Morrisville, NC) is $492,815 — down 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $518,750 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,693/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$492,815

Typical home value

-4.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$492,815
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$543,603
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
$518,750
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
125
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
98
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,693/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
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)
7.40%
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
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sterling Montessori Academy, Wake County Schools
Schools include
Sterling Montessori Academy, Morrisville Elementary, Cedar Fork Elementary, Pleasant Grove Elementary, Parkside Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
17
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Morrisville Plant) (1.1 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
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
250
Days with Moderate air quality
115
Highest AQI recorded (year)
76

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
350
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
102,746
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,269

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+2,663 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2008
Housing built before 1970
1.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
77.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,988
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
94.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
576,362
Average weekly wage
$1,593
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
13,806

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

How it compares

ZIP 27560State medianUS median
Typical home value$492,815$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$518,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,693/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,988$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 27560?
$492,815.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27560?
$518,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27560?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27560?
Typical rent: $1,693/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27560?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 27560 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27560. 17 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 27560?
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 27560?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27560?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Koppers Co., Inc. (Morrisville Plant), 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 27560?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27560 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 27560?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27560?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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