The basics
Total Population
1,283
Median Age
44.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$138,600
Lower than 71%
Median Property Tax
$1,279
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.78
Near median
Median Rent
$814
Lower than 58%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
28.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
82.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.8
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 27986: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27986?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27986 is $138,600, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27986?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27986 is $1,279, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27986 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27986 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27986?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27986 is $814 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27986?
- ZIP Code 27986 averages 58.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27986 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27986's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →