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ZIP Code 28018

Rutherford, North Carolina

FIPS 28018

Juniper

ZIP Code 28018 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.8

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,034

Median Age

54.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$964

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.34

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$870

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.4%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.8

Lower than 77%

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 28018: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28018?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28018 is $169,200, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28018?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28018 is $964, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28018 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28018 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28018?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28018 is $870 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28018?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28018 have moved 60% over the past five years (-7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28018?
ZIP Code 28018 averages 58.7°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28018 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28018's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.8 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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