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ZIP Code 27973

Currituck, North Carolina

FIPS 27973

Juniper

ZIP Code 27973 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$322,200

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.7

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,117

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$322,200

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,574

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.7

Lower than 76%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.11

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 27973: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27973?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27973 is $322,200, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27973?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27973 is $1,574, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27973 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27973 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27973?
ZIP Code 27973 averages 62.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27973 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27973's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.7 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.11 per $1,000 of building value.

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