The basics
Total Population
1,089
Median Age
31.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$53,700
Lower than 90%
Median Property Tax
$800
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.15
Lower than 87%
Median Rent
$788
Lower than 61%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
53.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
64.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
94.6
Higher than 92%
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 27849: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27849?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27849 is $53,700, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27849?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27849 is $800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27849 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27849 cost about 1.15× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27849?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27849 is $788 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27849?
- ZIP Code 27849 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.5°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.6 (higher than 92% 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 →