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ZIP Code 27523

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27523

Juniper

ZIP Code 27523 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$659,300

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,269

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$659,300

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$4,580

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.86

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,939

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67%

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 27523: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27523?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27523 is $659,300, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27523?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27523 is $4,580, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27523 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27523 cost about 4.86× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27523?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27523 is $1,939 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27523?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27523 have moved 79% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27523?
ZIP Code 27523 averages 60.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.6 (lower than 67% 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 →