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ZIP Code 28401

New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 28401

Juniper

ZIP Code 28401 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$298,500

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.3

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 69%

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

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,274

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

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

Higher than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.12

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 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 →