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ZIP Code 27520

Johnston, North Carolina

FIPS 27520

Juniper

ZIP Code 27520 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$320,900

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

48,014

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$320,900

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,004

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.72

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,605

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64%

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 27520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27520 is $320,900, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27520 is $2,004, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27520 cost about 3.72× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27520 is $1,605 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27520 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27520?
ZIP Code 27520 averages 59.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% 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 →