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ZIP Code 27946

Gates, North Carolina

FIPS 27946

Juniper

ZIP Code 27946 is in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$204,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,008

Median Age

58.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,343

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,537

Higher than 84%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

68.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56%

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 27946: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27946?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27946 is $204,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27946?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27946 is $1,343, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27946 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27946 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27946?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27946 is $1,537 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27946?
ZIP Code 27946 averages 57.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27946 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27946's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.2 (higher than 56% 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 →