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ZIP Code 27981

Dare, North Carolina

FIPS 27981

Juniper

ZIP Code 27981 is in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$311,800

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.4

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 71%

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

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,073

Higher than 65%

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

Higher than 69%

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 →