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ZIP Code 27820

Northampton, North Carolina

FIPS 27820

Juniper

ZIP Code 27820 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$130,500

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.1

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,201

Median Age

36.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$130,500

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,217

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$682

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.1

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 27820: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27820?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27820 is $130,500, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27820?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27820 is $1,217, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27820 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27820 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27820?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27820 is $682 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27820?
ZIP Code 27820 averages 58.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27820 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27820's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.1 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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