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ZIP Code 27937

Gates, North Carolina

FIPS 27937

Juniper

ZIP Code 27937 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$160,000

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,936

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,000

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,178

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.28

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$1,208

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

46.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.5

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 27937: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27937?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27937 is $160,000, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27937?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27937 is $1,178, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27937 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27937 cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27937?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27937 is $1,208 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27937?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27937 have moved 59% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27937?
ZIP Code 27937 averages 59.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 31.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27937 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27937's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.5 (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 →