The basics
Total Population
1,790
Median Age
55.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$151,200
Lower than 68%
Median Property Tax
$898
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.32
Lower than 68%
Median Rent
$984
Higher than 59%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
28.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
82.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
65
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 27938: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27938?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27938 is $151,200, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27938?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27938 is $898, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27938 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27938 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27938?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27938 is $984 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27938?
- ZIP Code 27938 averages 58.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65 (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 →