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ZIP Code 28227

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28227

Juniper

ZIP Code 28227 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$349,700

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.5

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

60,482

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$349,700

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,450

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.53

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,453

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.34%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.5

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 28227: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28227?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28227 is $349,700, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28227?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28227 is $2,450, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28227 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28227 cost about 4.53× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28227?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28227 is $1,453 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28227?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28227 have moved 66% over the past five years (-0.34% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28227?
ZIP Code 28227 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28227 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28227's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.5 (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 →