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ZIP Code 27597

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27597

Juniper

ZIP Code 27597 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$312,500

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.1

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,184

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$312,500

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,056

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.69

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$997

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.1

Lower than 77%

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 27597: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27597?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27597 is $312,500, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27597?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27597 is $2,056, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27597 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27597 cost about 3.69× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27597?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27597 is $997 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27597?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27597 have moved 63% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27597?
ZIP Code 27597 averages 60.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.3°F, winter lows around 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27597 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27597's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.1 (lower than 77% 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 →