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ZIP Code 27870

Halifax, North Carolina

FIPS 27870

Juniper

ZIP Code 27870 is in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$124,300

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.6

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,958

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,300

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,557

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$873

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.3%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.6

Lower than 65%

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 27870: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27870?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27870 is $124,300, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27870?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27870 is $1,557, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27870 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27870 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27870?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27870 is $873 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27870?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27870 have moved 45% over the past five years (-1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27870?
ZIP Code 27870 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 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.6 (lower than 65% 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 →