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ZIP Code 27831

Northampton, North Carolina

FIPS 27831

Juniper

ZIP Code 27831 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$87,300

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.7

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,362

Median Age

54.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$87,300

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,105

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.42

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$774

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

46.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

70.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.7

Lower than 60%

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 27831: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27831?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27831 is $87,300, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27831?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27831 is $1,105, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27831 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27831 cost about 2.42× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27831?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27831 is $774 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27831?
ZIP Code 27831 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27831 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27831's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.7 (lower than 60% 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 →