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ZIP Code 27948

Dare, North Carolina

FIPS 27948

Juniper

ZIP Code 27948 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$437,500

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,436

Median Age

48.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$437,500

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,321

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.08

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,673

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

74%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 27948: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27948?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27948 is $437,500, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27948?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27948 is $2,321, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27948 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27948 cost about 5.08× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27948?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27948 is $1,673 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27948?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27948 have moved 71% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27948?
ZIP Code 27948 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27948 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27948's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.3 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →