The basics
Total Population
43,035
Median Age
37
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$395,700
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
Median Rent
$2,025
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
61%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.2%
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
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 →