The basics
Total Population
307
Median Age
50.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$110,400
Lower than 79%
Median Property Tax
$700
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.4
Higher than 63%
Median Rent
$767
Lower than 63%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
62.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
52.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
54.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.7
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 27879: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27879?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27879 is $110,400, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27879?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27879 is $700, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27879 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27879 cost about 3.4× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27879?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27879 is $767 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27879?
- ZIP Code 27879 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 34.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →