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ZIP Code 28159

Rowan, North Carolina

FIPS 28159

Juniper

ZIP Code 28159 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$200,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,250

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$200,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,852

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$932

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

21%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

82%

Recession Drop %

-7.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68%

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 28159: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28159?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28159 is $200,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28159?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28159 is $1,852, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28159 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28159 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28159?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28159 is $932 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28159?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28159 have moved 76% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28159?
ZIP Code 28159 averages 59.3°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28159 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28159's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50 (lower than 68% 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 →