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
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
Median Rent
$1,622
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
65%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.8%
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
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 →