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ZIP Code 27534

Wayne, North Carolina

FIPS 27534

Juniper

ZIP Code 27534 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$208,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,415

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$208,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,680

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,135

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.65%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-2.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

61

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

41.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76%

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 27534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27534 is $208,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27534 is $1,680, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27534 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27534 is $1,135 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27534?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27534 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.65% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27534?
ZIP Code 27534 averages 63.3°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27534's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.1 (higher than 76% 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 →