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ZIP Code 27844

Halifax, North Carolina

FIPS 27844

Juniper

ZIP Code 27844 is in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$105,200

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.3

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,334

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$105,200

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$831

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.69

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$758

Lower than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.3

Higher than 72%

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 27844: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27844?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27844 is $105,200, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27844?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27844 is $831, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27844 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27844 cost about 2.69× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27844?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27844 is $758 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27844?
ZIP Code 27844 averages 59.8°F year-round, summer highs near 87.5°F, winter lows around 31.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27844 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27844's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.3 (higher than 72% 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 →