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ZIP Code 28202

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

ZCTA 28202

Juniper

ZIP Code 28202 is in the lowest 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 10% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$105,889

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.19×

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

11.1

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 28202, in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

17,653

Median Age

30.5

Population Density

9,783.74

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,346

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.75%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,933

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

41%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

25%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

11.1

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28202: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28202?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28202 is $3,346, an effective rate of 0.75% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28202 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28202 cost about 4.19× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28202?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28202 is $1,933 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 28202?
ZIP Code 28202 has a population of 17,653, about 9,783.74 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28202?
ZIP Code 28202 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28202 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28202's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.1 (lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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