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ZIP Code 27612

Wake, North Carolina

FIPS 27612

Juniper

ZIP Code 27612 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$529,000

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.9

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,952

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$529,000

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$4,068

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.51

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,620

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-6.4%

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)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.9

Lower than 74%

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 27612: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27612?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27612 is $529,000, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27612?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27612 is $4,068, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27612 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27612 cost about 5.51× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27612?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27612 is $1,620 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27612?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27612 have moved 53% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27612?
ZIP Code 27612 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 27612 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27612's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.9 (lower than 74% 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 →