The basics
Total Population
1,161
Median Age
54.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$192,300
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,400
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.04
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
89.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
25.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
57.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
68.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
109.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
67
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.01
The full report
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ZIP Code 27979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27979 is $192,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27979 is $1,400, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27979 cost about 3.04× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27979?
- ZIP Code 27979 averages 57.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →