The basics
Total Population
11,358
Median Age
52.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$236,900
Median Property Tax
$1,410
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.49
Median Rent
$1,014
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.5%
Pandemic Gain %
64%
Recession Drop %
-16%
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)
51.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
84
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.07
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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ZIP Code 27944: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27944?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27944 is $236,900, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27944?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27944 is $1,410, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27944 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27944 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27944?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27944 is $1,014 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27944?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27944 have moved 56% over the past five years (9.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27944?
- ZIP Code 27944 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 27944 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27944's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →