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ZIP Code 27606

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27606

Juniper

ZIP Code 27606 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$457,900

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

12.8

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

45,444

Median Age

30.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$457,900

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$3,112

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.84

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,432

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.5%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

38.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

12.8

Lower than 93%

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 27606: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27606?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27606 is $457,900, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27606?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27606 is $3,112, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27606 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27606 cost about 5.84× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27606?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27606 is $1,432 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27606?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27606 have moved 65% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27606?
ZIP Code 27606 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 88.3°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27606 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27606's FEMA National Risk Index score is 12.8 (lower than 93% 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 →