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ZIP Code 27942

Hertford, North Carolina

FIPS 27942

Juniper

ZIP Code 27942 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$114,000

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.6

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

766

Median Age

54.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$114,000

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,258

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

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

84.6

Higher than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

The full report

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  • Work & Money

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  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 27942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27942 is $114,000, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27942 is $1,258, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27942 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27942?
ZIP Code 27942 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 27942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.6 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →