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ZIP Code 27926

Gates, North Carolina

FIPS 27926

Juniper

ZIP Code 27926 is in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$231,300

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,983

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$231,300

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,320

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.03

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

68.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 27926: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27926?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27926 is $231,300, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27926?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27926 is $1,320, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27926 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27926 cost about 4.03× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27926?
ZIP Code 27926 averages 57.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27926 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27926's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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