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ZIP Code 27604

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27604

Juniper

ZIP Code 27604 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$349,200

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

44,514

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$349,200

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,424

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.96

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,480

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

47.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47

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 27604: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27604?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27604 is $349,200, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27604?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27604 is $2,424, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27604 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27604 cost about 4.96× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27604?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27604 is $1,480 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27604?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27604 have moved 54% 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 27604?
ZIP Code 27604 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27604 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27604's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47 (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 →