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ZIP Code 28442

Columbus, North Carolina

FIPS 28442

Juniper

ZIP Code 28442 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$98,900

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.3

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,810

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$98,900

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,215

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.62

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$839

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

62.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.3

Higher than 87%

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 28442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28442 is $98,900, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28442 is $1,215, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28442 cost about 1.62× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28442 is $839 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28442?
ZIP Code 28442 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.3 (higher than 87% 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 →