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ZIP Code 27243

Orange, North Carolina

FIPS 27243

Juniper

ZIP Code 27243 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$298,600

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.6

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,677

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$298,600

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,235

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.54

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$858

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.9%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-9.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

86.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32.6

Lower than 83%

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 27243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27243 is $298,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27243 is $2,235, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27243 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27243 is $858 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27243 have moved 73% over the past five years (-3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27243?
ZIP Code 27243 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.6 (lower than 83% 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 →