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ZIP Code 28215

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28215

Juniper

ZIP Code 28215 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

66,674

Median Age

34.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,180

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.43

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,449

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.73%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79%

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 28215: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28215?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28215 is $315,000, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28215?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28215 is $2,180, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28215 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28215 cost about 4.43× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28215?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28215 is $1,449 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28215?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28215 have moved 61% over the past five years (0.73% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28215?
ZIP Code 28215 averages 60.7°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28215 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28215's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.8 (lower than 79% 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 →