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ZIP Code 27896

Wilson, North Carolina

FIPS 27896

Juniper

ZIP Code 27896 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$242,700

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,455

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,700

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,274

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.21

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.6%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-7.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

53.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68%

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 27896: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27896?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27896 is $242,700, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27896?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27896 is $2,274, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27896 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27896 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27896?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27896 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27896?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27896 have moved 61% over the past five years (0.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27896?
ZIP Code 27896 averages 60.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27896 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27896's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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