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ZIP Code 27217

Alamance, North Carolina

FIPS 27217

Juniper

ZIP Code 27217 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,406

Median Age

35.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,158

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.33

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$915

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-7.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41

Lower than 76%

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 27217: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27217?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27217 is $173,200, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27217?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27217 is $1,158, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27217 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27217 cost about 3.33× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27217?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27217 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27217?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27217 have moved 69% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27217?
ZIP Code 27217 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.2°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27217 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27217's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →