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Jarvisburg, NC — ZIP 27947

Population: 1,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27947 (Jarvisburg, NC) is $356,060 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $355,000 after a median 109 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,060

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

109

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,060
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$360,701
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$355,000
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$264
1-year sale-price change
+33.0%
Median days on market
109 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,580/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Jarvisburg Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,144

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Wright Brothers National Memorial (19 mi)
National parks include
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Cotton Gin Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+295 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
17.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,583
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,157
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
256

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27947State medianUS median
Median home value$356,060$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$355,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,583$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 27947?
$356,060.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27947?
$355,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27947?
Median days on market: 109 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27947?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,580/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27947?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 27947 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27947?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27947?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27947?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27947?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27947 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27947?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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