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ZIP Code 27516

Orange, North Carolina

FIPS 27516

Juniper

ZIP Code 27516 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$567,200

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

47,358

Median Age

36.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$567,200

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,802

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.33

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,564

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

77

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74%

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 27516: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27516?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27516 is $567,200, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27516?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27516 is $4,802, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27516 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27516 cost about 5.33× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27516?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27516 is $1,564 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27516?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27516 have moved 62% over the past five years (1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27516?
ZIP Code 27516 averages 59.7°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27516 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27516's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% 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 →