The basics
Total Population
8,109
Median Age
45.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$205,000
Median Property Tax
$1,180
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.15
Median Rent
$1,098
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.99%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-10%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
89.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
60.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
59
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
80
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
52.5
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 23970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 23970 is $205,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23970 is $1,180, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 23970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 23970 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23970 is $1,098 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23970?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 23970 have moved 56% over the past five years (-0.99% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23970?
- ZIP Code 23970 averages 60.3°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 23970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 23970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.5 (lower than 65% 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 →