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ZIP Code 28043

Rutherford, North Carolina

FIPS 28043

Juniper

ZIP Code 28043 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$175,400

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

20,930

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$175,400

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$975

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.15

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$783

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-8.2%

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)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.7

Near median

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 28043: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28043?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28043 is $175,400, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28043?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28043 is $975, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28043 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28043 cost about 4.15× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28043?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28043 is $783 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28043?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28043 have moved 62% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28043?
ZIP Code 28043 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 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28043 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28043's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →