The basics
Total Population
237
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$336,400
Higher than 74%
Median Property Tax
$1,648
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.59
Higher than 89%
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
62.6
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
2.33
The full report
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ZIP Code 27978: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27978?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27978 is $336,400, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27978?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27978 is $1,648, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27978 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27978 cost about 5.59× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27978?
- ZIP Code 27978 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 27978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 2.33 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →