The basics
Total Population
22,007
Median Age
41.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$298,500
Median Property Tax
$1,703
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.15
Median Rent
$1,274
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
77%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.3%
Pandemic Gain %
74%
Recession Drop %
-29%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
62.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
58
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
55.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
63.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
85.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.12
The full report
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ZIP Code 28401: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28401?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 28401 is $298,500, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28401?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28401 is $1,703, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 28401 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 28401 cost about 5.15× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28401?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28401 is $1,274 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28401?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 28401 have moved 77% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28401?
- ZIP Code 28401 averages 62.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.5°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 28401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.3 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.12 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →