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ZIP Code 27526

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27526

Juniper

ZIP Code 27526 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$414,000

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.1

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

61,588

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$414,000

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,559

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,642

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.64%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

77.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.1

Lower than 68%

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 27526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27526 is $414,000, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27526 is $2,559, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27526 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27526 is $1,642 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27526?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27526 have moved 58% over the past five years (0.64% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27526?
ZIP Code 27526 averages 60.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.5°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.1 (lower than 68% 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 →