The basics
Total Population
1,538
Median Age
62.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$490,600
Median Property Tax
$3,492
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.38
Median Rent
$788
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
60.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
41
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
59.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.5
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 27842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27842 is $490,600, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27842 is $3,492, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27842 cost about 5.38× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27842 is $788 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27842?
- ZIP Code 27842 averages 60.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% 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 →