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ZIP Code 28403

New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 28403

Juniper

ZIP Code 28403 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$386,700

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,319

Median Age

28.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$386,700

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,501

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.09

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,380

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.1%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

64%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

37.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 28403: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28403?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28403 is $386,700, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28403?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28403 is $2,501, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28403 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28403 cost about 7.09× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28403?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28403 is $1,380 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28403?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28403 have moved 76% over the past five years (9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28403?
ZIP Code 28403 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.5°F, winter lows around 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28403 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28403's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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