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ZIP Code 27609

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27609

Juniper

ZIP Code 27609 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$471,200

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

35,573

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$471,200

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,474

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.67

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,474

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-4%

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)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 67%

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 27609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27609 is $471,200, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27609 is $3,474, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27609 cost about 5.67× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27609 is $1,474 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27609?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27609 have moved 58% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27609?
ZIP Code 27609 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 27609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50 (lower than 67% 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 →