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ZIP Code 27502

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27502

Juniper

ZIP Code 27502 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$550,900

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.8

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

48,530

Median Age

37.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$550,900

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$3,845

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.83

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,909

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-5.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.8

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 27502: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27502?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27502 is $550,900, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27502?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27502 is $3,845, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27502 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27502 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27502?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27502 is $1,909 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27502?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27502 have moved 68% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27502?
ZIP Code 27502 averages 59.2°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.8 (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 →