3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 270xxClemmons, NC area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 270 changed +4.4% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +2.4% for North Carolina and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 27006–27055. Most of its 2010 population lived in Forsyth County (24%), Surry County (22%), Stokes County (16%). Communities in the region include Lewisville, Mount Airy, King, Mocksville, Winston-Salem. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +54.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +218%
- National rank (1 year)
- 341st
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 270 vs North Carolina and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 270: 317.8
- North Carolina: 376.3
- Winston-Salem, NC metro: 320.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 270 | NC | U.S. | Gap vs NC | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.4% | +2.4% | +3.0% | +2.0 pts | +1.3 pts |
| 3 years | +15.3% | +12.3% | +12.9% | +3.0 pts | +2.5 pts |
| 5 years | +54.6% | +51.4% | +41.3% | +3.2 pts | +13.3 pts |
| 10 years | +107% | +113% | +93.3% | −6.3 pts | +13.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +218% | +276% | +292% | −58.5 pts | −73.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 270 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +216% | $947,456 |
| Q2 2000 | +159% | $778,320 |
| Q2 2005 | +118% | $652,738 |
| Q2 2010 | +106% | $619,330 |
| Q2 2015 | +111% | $631,847 |
| Q2 2020 | +74.1% | $522,419 |
| Q2 2021 | +54.6% | $463,797 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.3% | $346,030 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.4% | $313,102 |
How ZIP3 270 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 270 ranks 341st of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 3rd of 20 in North Carolina. Its one-year change is +1.3 pts versus the nation and +2.0 pts versus North Carolina. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 341st of 882 | 3rd of 20 |
| 3 years | 433rd of 882 | 4th of 20 |
| 5 years | 130th of 882 | 9th of 20 |
| 10 years | 227th of 882 | 13th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 690th of 879 | 16th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 270
ZIP3 270's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 9.1% to its low in Q3 2013, and regained its peak in Q3 2017, about 9.5 years after the top. Today it sits +97.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 270 | Q1 2008 | Q3 2013 | -9.1% | Q3 2017 (9.5 yrs) | +97.7% |
| NC | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.1% | Q4 2016 (8.8 yrs) | +109% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -10.6% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +102% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 270's index has changed +43.5% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 270 after inflation | NC after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.5% | -1.4% | -0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +5.0% | +2.3% | +3.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +24.6% | +22.1% | +24.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +48.8% | +53.4% | +51.0% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +43.5% | +70.0% | +44.8% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 270
Regional estimate
$620,983
- Estimated gain
- $320,983
- Index change
- +107%
- Start index
- 153.55
- End index
- 317.84
ZIP3 270 (Clemmons, NC area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 · Winston-Salem, NC area | NC | +2.9% | +55.7% | +233% |
| 274 · Greensboro, NC area | NC | +1.6% | +51.0% | +209% |
| 272 · High Point, NC area | NC | +4.8% | +56.5% | +215% |
| 273 · Sanford, NC area | NC | +6.4% | +58.5% | +241% |
| 286 · Hickory, NC area | NC | +2.5% | +55.7% | +263% |
| 243 · Pulaski, VA area | VA | +6.0% | +53.3% | +245% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 317.84 |
| Q1 2026 | 308.83 |
| Q4 2025 | 313.74 |
| Q3 2025 | 310.00 |
| Q2 2025 | 304.54 |
| Q1 2025 | 298.13 |
| Q4 2024 | 301.14 |
| Q3 2024 | 292.04 |
| Q2 2024 | 298.24 |
| Q1 2024 | 288.06 |
| Q4 2023 | 277.85 |
| Q3 2023 | 281.53 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 270?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 270, the regional index changed +4.4% over the year to Q2 2026, +54.6% over five years, +107% over ten years, and +218% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 270 appreciating faster than North Carolina and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +4.4% compares with +2.4% for North Carolina and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +1.3 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +13.3 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 270?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 270. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 27006 to 27055 (34 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.