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ZIP Code 27842

Northampton, North Carolina

FIPS 27842

Juniper

ZIP Code 27842 is in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$490,600

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 88%

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

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$788

Lower than 61%

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

Lower than 59%

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 →