The basics
Total Population
71,657
Median Age
40
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$473,900
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
Median Rent
$1,820
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
67%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.8%
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
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 →