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ZIP Code 28079

Union, North Carolina

FIPS 28079

Juniper

ZIP Code 28079 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$395,700

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

43,035

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$395,700

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,283

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.94

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$2,025

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.3

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 28079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28079 is $395,700, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28079 is $2,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28079 cost about 3.94× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28079 is $2,025 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28079?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28079 have moved 61% over the past five years (-2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28079?
ZIP Code 28079 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →