The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27525 sells for about $389,000, or $237 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.61% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,011 a month.
ZIP 27525 — Franklinton
The 27525 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 8.61%, reflecting broader market adjustments. Despite this, the area remains a popular destination for commuters, maintaining a competitive market score and steady sales volume. Buyers currently hold more negotiation leverage than in previous quarters due to the shift in market pace.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters looking for more space and lower entry prices compared to the immediate Raleigh-Durham urban core.
Median prices moved down 8.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27525, Franklin County NC
Crime rates in Franklinton are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Franklin County Schools district, which maintains a mix of rural and suburban educational facilities with varying performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard North Carolina climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding, though it is not in a high-risk coastal zone.
Franklinton is experiencing moderate growth as an extension of the Raleigh-Durham exurbs, with new residential developments catering to commuters seeking more affordable housing.
Property taxes are assessed by Franklin County and the Town of Franklinton, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage applied to the assessed value.
Residents primarily commute via US-1 and NC-56 toward the Raleigh-Durham employment core, with average commute times typically exceeding 30 minutes.
The area features local parks such as Franklinton Park and proximity to outdoor recreation at nearby lakes and greenways, with basic shopping and dining located along Main Street.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small apartment complexes, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising demand from commuters.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, agriculture, and a growing population of commuters working in the broader Research Triangle region.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-1 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on residential expansion to accommodate the influx of residents moving from the more expensive Raleigh-Durham housing markets.
Franklin County Tax Department conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Franklin County school taxes and municipal service districts for the Town of Franklinton.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and fire being typical for the area.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, with many new residents settling in the Research Triangle periphery.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park with recreational facilities.
Historic downtown area with local businesses and eateries.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).