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ZIP Code 28040

Rutherford, North Carolina

FIPS 28040

Juniper

ZIP Code 28040 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$169,500

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.2

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,961

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,500

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,028

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.88

Near median

Median Rent

$750

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

-11%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.2

Lower than 74%

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 28040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28040 is $169,500, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28040 is $1,028, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28040 cost about 2.88× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28040 is $750 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28040?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28040 have moved 69% over the past five years (-11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28040?
ZIP Code 28040 averages 59.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.9°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.2 (lower than 74% 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 →