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ZIP Code 28160

Rutherford, North Carolina

FIPS 28160

Juniper

ZIP Code 28160 is in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$164,000

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,665

Median Age

46.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$164,000

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,411

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.01

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$735

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.6

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 28160: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28160?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28160 is $164,000, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28160?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28160 is $1,411, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28160 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28160 cost about 4.01× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28160?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28160 is $735 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28160?
ZIP Code 28160 averages 58.7°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28160 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28160's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →