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ZIP Code 28443

Pender, North Carolina

FIPS 28443

Juniper

ZIP Code 28443 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$391,900

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,416

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$391,900

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,521

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.33

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,447

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.18%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 28443: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28443?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28443 is $391,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28443?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28443 is $2,521, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28443 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28443 cost about 4.33× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28443?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28443 is $1,447 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28443?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28443 have moved 65% over the past five years (0.18% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28443?
ZIP Code 28443 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28443 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28443's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.9 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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