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ZIP Code 27954

Dare, North Carolina

FIPS 27954

Juniper

ZIP Code 27954 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$418,400

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.9

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,237

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$418,400

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,789

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.19

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,243

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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

98.9

Higher than 98%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.12

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 27954: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27954?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27954 is $418,400, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27954?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27954 is $1,789, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27954 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27954 cost about 5.19× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27954?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27954 is $1,243 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27954?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27954 have moved 89% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27954?
ZIP Code 27954 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 27954 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27954's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.9 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.12 per $1,000 of building value.

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