The basics
Total Population
386
Median Age
64.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$217,600
Median Property Tax
$1,085
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.25
Median Rent
$1,099
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
82.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
88.5
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 23879: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23879?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 23879 is $217,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23879?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23879 is $1,085, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 23879 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 23879 cost about 4.25× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23879?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23879 is $1,099 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23879?
- ZIP Code 23879 averages 59.7°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 23879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 23879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.5 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →