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ZIP Code 28174

Union, North Carolina

FIPS 28174

Juniper

ZIP Code 28174 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$226,700

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,573

Median Age

29.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,700

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,395

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,149

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

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

67.7

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 28174: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28174?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28174 is $226,700, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28174?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28174 is $1,395, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28174 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28174 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28174?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28174 is $1,149 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28174?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28174 have moved 62% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28174?
ZIP Code 28174 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 28174 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28174's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.7 (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 →