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ZIP Code 28398

Duplin, North Carolina

FIPS 28398

Juniper

ZIP Code 28398 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$91,200

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,417

Median Age

37.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$91,200

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$817

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.92

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$924

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

68%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 28398: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28398?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28398 is $91,200, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28398?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28398 is $817, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28398 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28398 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28398?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28398 is $924 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28398?
ZIP Code 28398 averages 59.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28398 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28398's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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