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ZIP Code 28396

Scotland, North Carolina

FIPS 28396

Juniper

ZIP Code 28396 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$158,900

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.6

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,666

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,900

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,517

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$794

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

66.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.6

Higher than 58%

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 28396: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28396?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28396 is $158,900, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28396?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28396 is $1,517, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28396 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28396 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28396?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28396 is $794 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28396?
ZIP Code 28396 averages 63.4°F year-round, summer highs near 90.5°F, winter lows around 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28396 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28396's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.6 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →