The basics
Total Population
2,439
Median Age
59.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$132,200
Median Property Tax
$1,027
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.52
Median Rent
$1,049
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
7.9%
Recession Drop %
-21%
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
98.2
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.02
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 27970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27970 is $132,200, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27970 is $1,027, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27970 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27970 is $1,049 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27970?
- ZIP Code 27970 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 27970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.2 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →