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ZIP Code 28078

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28078

Juniper

ZIP Code 28078 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$473,900

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

71,657

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$473,900

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,251

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,820

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

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 28078: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28078?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28078 is $473,900, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28078?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28078 is $3,251, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28078 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28078 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28078?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28078 is $1,820 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28078?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28078 have moved 67% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28078?
ZIP Code 28078 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28078 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28078's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.2 (lower than 77% 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 →