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ZIP Code 28270

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28270

Juniper

ZIP Code 28270 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$589,500

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,448

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$589,500

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$4,007

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.48

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,763

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72%

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 28270: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28270?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28270 is $589,500, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28270?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28270 is $4,007, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28270 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28270 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28270?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28270 is $1,763 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28270?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28270 have moved 76% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28270?
ZIP Code 28270 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 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28270 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28270's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.5 (lower than 72% 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 →