The basics
Total Population
1,582
Median Age
42.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$160,800
Lower than 64%
Median Property Tax
$1,118
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.72
Lower than 56%
Median Rent
$704
Lower than 68%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
51
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
63.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.6
Higher than 91%
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 28438: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28438?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 28438 is $160,800, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28438?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28438 is $1,118, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 28438 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 28438 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28438?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28438 is $704 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28438?
- ZIP Code 28438 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.3°F, winter lows around 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 28438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 91% 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 →