The basics
Total Population
858
Median Age
54.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$228,500
Higher than 56%
Median Property Tax
$1,215
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.84
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
35.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
49.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
49.6
Lower than 68%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.2
The full report
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ZIP Code 27974: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27974?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27974 is $228,500, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27974?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27974 is $1,215, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27974 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27974 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27974?
- ZIP Code 27974 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27974 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27974's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.6 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.2 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →