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ZIP Code 27344

Chatham, North Carolina

FIPS 27344

Juniper

ZIP Code 27344 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$184,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,198

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,401

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.21

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,056

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

72.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66%

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 27344: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27344?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27344 is $184,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27344?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27344 is $1,401, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27344 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27344 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27344?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27344 is $1,056 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27344?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27344 have moved 84% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27344?
ZIP Code 27344 averages 59.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27344 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27344's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.2 (lower than 66% 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 →