The basics
Total Population
1,969
Median Age
36.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$311,800
Median Property Tax
$1,371
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.51
Median Rent
$1,073
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-36%
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
79.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.65
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 27981: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27981?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27981 is $311,800, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27981?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27981 is $1,371, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27981 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27981 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27981?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27981 is $1,073 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27981?
- ZIP Code 27981 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 27981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.4 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.65 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →