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ZIP Code 28428

New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 28428

Juniper

ZIP Code 28428 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$572,700

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,136

Median Age

53.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$572,700

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$2,885

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.14

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,505

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

65

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

46

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.65

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 28428: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28428?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28428 is $572,700, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28428?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28428 is $2,885, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28428 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28428 cost about 6.14× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28428?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28428 is $1,505 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28428?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28428 have moved 81% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28428?
ZIP Code 28428 averages 65°F year-round, summer highs near 90.1°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28428 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28428's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.5 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.65 per $1,000 of building value.

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