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ZIP Code 27959

Dare, North Carolina

FIPS 27959

Juniper

ZIP Code 27959 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$490,800

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.7

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,170

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$490,800

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$2,632

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.38

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,005

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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

99.7

Higher than 100%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.26

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 27959: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27959?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27959 is $490,800, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27959?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27959 is $2,632, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27959 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27959 cost about 5.38× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27959?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27959 is $1,005 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27959?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27959 have moved 73% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27959?
ZIP Code 27959 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 27959 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27959's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.7 (higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.26 per $1,000 of building value.

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