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ZIP Code 28421

Pender, North Carolina

FIPS 28421

Juniper

ZIP Code 28421 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$118,400

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.5

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,010

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,400

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$1,266

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.97

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$672

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

65.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.5

Higher than 95%

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 28421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28421 is $118,400, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28421 is $1,266, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28421 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28421 is $672 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28421?
ZIP Code 28421 averages 62.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.5°F, winter lows around 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.5 (higher than 95% 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 →