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ZIP Code 27962

Washington, North Carolina

FIPS 27962

Juniper

ZIP Code 27962 is in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$114,500

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,043

Median Age

46.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$114,500

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,273

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.74

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$720

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

52

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92

Higher than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 27962: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27962?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27962 is $114,500, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27962?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27962 is $1,273, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27962 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27962 cost about 2.74× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27962?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27962 is $720 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27962?
Home prices in ZIP Code 27962 have moved 31% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27962?
ZIP Code 27962 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.8°F, winter lows around 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27962 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27962's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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