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ZIP Code 27953

Dare, North Carolina

FIPS 27953

Juniper

ZIP Code 27953 is in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$254,700

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

999

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$254,700

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,188

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.78

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,248

Higher than 74%

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

62.6

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

2.33

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 27953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27953 is $254,700, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27953 is $1,188, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27953 cost about 4.78× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27953?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27953 is $1,248 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27953?
ZIP Code 27953 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 27953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 2.33 per $1,000 of building value.

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