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ZIP Code 28214

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28214

Juniper

ZIP Code 28214 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$295,800

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31.9

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

43,837

Median Age

35.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$295,800

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,109

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.42

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,696

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

68%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

43.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

31.9

Lower than 83%

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 28214: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28214?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28214 is $295,800, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28214?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28214 is $2,109, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28214 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28214 cost about 3.42× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28214?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28214 is $1,696 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28214?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28214 have moved 68% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28214?
ZIP Code 28214 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 28214 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28214's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.9 (lower than 83% 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 →