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ZIP Code 27545

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27545

Juniper

ZIP Code 27545 is in the top 9% 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 76th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$346,900

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,163

Median Age

33.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$346,900

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,331

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,652

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

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)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

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 27545: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27545?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27545 is $346,900, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27545?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27545 is $2,331, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27545 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27545 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27545?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27545 is $1,652 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27545?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27545 have moved 65% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27545?
ZIP Code 27545 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 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27545 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27545's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.6 (lower than 71% 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 →