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ZIP Code 28071

Rowan, North Carolina

FIPS 28071

Juniper

ZIP Code 28071 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$283,100

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,219

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$283,100

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,571

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.03

Near median

Median Rent

$841

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.9%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

85%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

66.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64%

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 28071: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28071?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28071 is $283,100, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28071?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28071 is $1,571, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28071 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28071 cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28071?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28071 is $841 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28071?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28071 have moved 73% over the past five years (6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28071?
ZIP Code 28071 averages 60.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28071 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28071's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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