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ZIP Code 28138

Rowan, North Carolina

FIPS 28138

Juniper

ZIP Code 28138 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$216,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

10,271

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$216,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,325

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

$966

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.6

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 28138: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28138?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28138 is $216,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28138?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28138 is $1,325, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28138 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28138 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28138?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28138 is $966 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28138?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28138 have moved 71% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28138?
ZIP Code 28138 averages 60.7°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28138 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28138's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.6 (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 →