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ZIP Code 28217

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28217

Juniper

ZIP Code 28217 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$263,300

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.7

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,064

Median Age

31.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,300

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,789

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.11

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,594

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.57%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

75%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.7

Lower than 77%

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 28217: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28217?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28217 is $263,300, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28217?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28217 is $1,789, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28217 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28217 cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28217?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28217 is $1,594 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28217?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28217 have moved 72% over the past five years (0.57% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28217?
ZIP Code 28217 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 28217 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28217's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.7 (lower than 77% 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 →