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ZIP Code 28449

New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 28449

Juniper

ZIP Code 28449 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$759,700

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,131

Median Age

57.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$759,700

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$3,939

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.06

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,420

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-35%

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

90.6

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 28449: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28449?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28449 is $759,700, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28449?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28449 is $3,939, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28449 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28449 cost about 7.06× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28449?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28449 is $1,420 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28449?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28449 have moved 61% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28449?
ZIP Code 28449 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 28449 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28449's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.6 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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