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ZIP Code 27853

Northampton, North Carolina

FIPS 27853

Juniper

ZIP Code 27853 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$75,500

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.3

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

585

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$75,500

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$803

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

59

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.3

Lower than 85%

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 27853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27853 is $75,500, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27853 is $803, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27853?
ZIP Code 27853 averages 59°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.3 (lower than 85% 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 →