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ZIP Code 27278

Orange, North Carolina

FIPS 27278

Juniper

ZIP Code 27278 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$414,100

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.5

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,925

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$414,100

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$3,140

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.91

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,297

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-6.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

40.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.5

Lower than 69%

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 27278: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27278?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27278 is $414,100, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27278?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27278 is $3,140, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27278 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27278 cost about 3.91× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27278?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27278 is $1,297 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27278?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27278 have moved 60% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27278?
ZIP Code 27278 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.5 (lower than 69% 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 →