3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 272xxHigh Point, NC area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 272 changed +4.8% 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 27201–27299. Most of its 2010 population lived in Guilford County (24%), Alamance County (22%), Davidson County (17%). Communities in the region include Burlington, Asheboro, Kernersville, Lexington, Eden. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +4.8%
- 5-year change
- +56.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +215%
- National rank (1 year)
- 280th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 272 vs North Carolina and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 272: 314.9
- North Carolina: 376.3
- Greensboro-High Point, NC metro: 313.2
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 272 | NC | U.S. | Gap vs NC | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.8% | +2.4% | +3.0% | +2.5 pts | +1.8 pts |
| 3 years | +15.1% | +12.3% | +12.9% | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts |
| 5 years | +56.5% | +51.4% | +41.3% | +5.1 pts | +15.2 pts |
| 10 years | +112% | +113% | +93.3% | −1.5 pts | +18.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +215% | +276% | +292% | −61.4 pts | −76.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 272 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 | +215% | $944,451 |
| Q2 2000 | +156% | $767,376 |
| Q2 2005 | +121% | $662,766 |
| Q2 2010 | +116% | $649,416 |
| Q2 2015 | +120% | $661,281 |
| Q2 2020 | +76.2% | $528,736 |
| Q2 2021 | +56.5% | $469,480 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.1% | $345,427 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.8% | $314,544 |
How ZIP3 272 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 272 ranks 280th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 2nd of 20 in North Carolina. Its one-year change is +1.8 pts versus the nation and +2.5 pts versus North Carolina. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 280th of 882 | 2nd of 20 |
| 3 years | 451st of 882 | 5th of 20 |
| 5 years | 98th of 882 | 4th of 20 |
| 10 years | 168th of 882 | 11th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 705th of 879 | 17th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 272
ZIP3 272's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 10.0% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q3 2017, about 8.5 years after the top. Today it sits +104% 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 272 | Q1 2009 | Q1 2014 | -10.0% | Q3 2017 (8.5 yrs) | +104% |
| NC | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.1% | Q4 2016 (8.8 yrs) | +109% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2012 | -10.4% | 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 272's index has changed +42.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 272 after inflation | NC after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.9% | -1.4% | +1.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.9% | +2.3% | +6.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +26.2% | +22.1% | +25.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +52.2% | +53.4% | +48.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +42.2% | +70.0% | +41.4% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 272
Regional estimate
$635,180
- Estimated gain
- $335,180
- Index change
- +112%
- Start index
- 148.72
- End index
- 314.88
ZIP3 272 (High Point, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 · Greensboro, NC area | NC | +1.6% | +51.0% | +209% |
| 273 · Sanford, NC area | NC | +6.4% | +58.5% | +241% |
| 271 · Winston-Salem, NC area | NC | +2.9% | +55.7% | +233% |
| 270 · Clemmons, NC area | NC | +4.4% | +54.6% | +218% |
| 277 · Durham, NC area | NC | +2.7% | +43.0% | +317% |
| 276 · Raleigh, NC area | NC | +1.7% | +43.0% | +298% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 314.88 |
| Q1 2026 | 310.76 |
| Q4 2025 | 305.30 |
| Q3 2025 | 307.14 |
| Q2 2025 | 300.32 |
| Q1 2025 | 305.02 |
| Q4 2024 | 294.68 |
| Q3 2024 | 292.80 |
| Q2 2024 | 289.53 |
| Q1 2024 | 287.60 |
| Q4 2023 | 276.96 |
| Q3 2023 | 278.06 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 272?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 272, the regional index changed +4.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +56.5% over five years, +112% over ten years, and +215% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 272 appreciating faster than North Carolina and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +4.8% compares with +2.4% for North Carolina and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +1.8 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +15.2 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 272?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 272. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 27201 to 27299 (38 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.