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ZIP Code 27860

Beaufort, North Carolina

FIPS 27860

Juniper

ZIP Code 27860 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$145,300

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,546

Median Age

31.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$145,300

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$891

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$1,045

Higher than 63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.34

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 27860: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27860?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27860 is $145,300, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27860?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27860 is $891, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27860 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27860 is $1,045 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27860?
ZIP Code 27860 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27860 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27860's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.4 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.34 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →