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ZIP Code 28103

Union, North Carolina

FIPS 28103

Juniper

ZIP Code 28103 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$248,200

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.4

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,714

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$248,200

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,442

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,145

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.4

Higher than 81%

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 28103: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28103?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28103 is $248,200, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28103?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28103 is $1,442, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28103 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28103 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28103?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28103 is $1,145 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28103?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28103 have moved 60% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28103?
ZIP Code 28103 averages 60.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.2°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28103 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28103's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.4 (higher than 81% 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 →