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ZIP Code 27817

Beaufort, North Carolina

FIPS 27817

Juniper

ZIP Code 27817 is in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$173,300

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,834

Median Age

49

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,300

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,049

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.25

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$837

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-8.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 27817: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27817?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27817 is $173,300, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27817?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27817 is $1,049, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27817 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27817 cost about 2.25× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27817?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27817 is $837 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27817?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27817 have moved 49% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27817?
ZIP Code 27817 averages 61.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27817 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27817's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.2 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →