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ZIP Code 28439

Columbus, North Carolina

FIPS 28439

Juniper

ZIP Code 28439 is in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$112,700

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.8

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,190

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,700

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$891

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.48

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$756

Lower than 64%

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

91.8

Higher than 88%

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 28439: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28439?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28439 is $112,700, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28439?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28439 is $891, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28439 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28439 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28439?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28439 is $756 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28439?
ZIP Code 28439 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 28439 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28439's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.8 (higher than 88% 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 →