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ZIP Code 28226

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28226

Juniper

ZIP Code 28226 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$617,600

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

39,381

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$617,600

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,629

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.21

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,622

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

64.7

Near median

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 28226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28226 is $617,600, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28226 is $4,629, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28226 cost about 5.21× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28226 is $1,622 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28226 have moved 65% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28226?
ZIP Code 28226 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 28226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →