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
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
Median Rent
$1,594
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
72%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.57%
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
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 →