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ZIP Code 27542

Johnston, North Carolina

FIPS 27542

Juniper

ZIP Code 27542 is in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$214,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.3

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,850

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,273

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$757

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-9.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.3

Lower than 71%

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 27542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27542 is $214,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27542 is $1,273, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27542 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27542 is $757 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27542?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27542 have moved 44% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27542?
ZIP Code 27542 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.3 (lower than 71% 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 →