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ZIP Code 27980

Chowan, North Carolina

FIPS 27980

Juniper

ZIP Code 27980 is in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$259,300

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.6

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,647

Median Age

50.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$259,300

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,464

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$792

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

36.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.6

Higher than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

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 27980: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27980?
The median home value in ZIP Code 27980 is $259,300, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27980?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27980 is $1,464, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 27980 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 27980 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27980?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27980 is $792 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27980?
ZIP Code 27980 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 36°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 27980 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 27980's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.6 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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