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ZIP Code 28278

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28278

Juniper

ZIP Code 28278 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$460,600

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.2

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

37,420

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$460,600

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$3,215

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,786

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.7%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

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)

45.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.2

Lower than 80%

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 28278: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28278?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28278 is $460,600, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28278?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28278 is $3,215, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28278 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28278 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28278?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28278 is $1,786 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28278?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28278 have moved 50% over the past five years (-6.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28278?
ZIP Code 28278 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 28278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.2 (lower than 80% 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 →