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ZIP Code 28104

Union, North Carolina

FIPS 28104

Juniper

ZIP Code 28104 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$533,500

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.5

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,641

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$533,500

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$3,198

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.87

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,801

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.5

Lower than 57%

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 28104: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28104?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28104 is $533,500, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28104?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28104 is $3,198, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28104 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28104 cost about 3.87× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28104?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28104 is $1,801 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28104?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28104 have moved 75% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28104?
ZIP Code 28104 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 28104 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28104's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.5 (lower than 57% 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 →