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ZIP Code 27932

Chowan, North Carolina

FIPS 27932

Juniper

ZIP Code 27932 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$233,400

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,745

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$233,400

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,708

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.36

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$675

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

36.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

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 27932: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27932?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27932 is $233,400, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27932?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27932 is $1,708, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27932 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27932 cost about 4.36× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27932?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27932 is $675 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27932?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27932 have moved 61% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27932?
ZIP Code 27932 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 36°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27932 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27932's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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