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ZIP Code 27503

Durham, North Carolina

FIPS 27503

Juniper

ZIP Code 27503 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$406,700

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.3

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,374

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$406,700

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,692

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,607

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.12%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

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)

45.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.3

Higher than 73%

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 27503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27503 is $406,700, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27503 is $2,692, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27503 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27503 is $1,607 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27503 have moved 60% over the past five years (-0.12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27503?
ZIP Code 27503 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.3 (higher than 73% 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 →