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ZIP Code 28451

Brunswick, North Carolina

FIPS 28451

Juniper

ZIP Code 28451 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$351,500

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,933

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$351,500

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,962

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.31

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,612

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

37.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82%

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 28451: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28451?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28451 is $351,500, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28451?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28451 is $1,962, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28451 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28451 cost about 4.31× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28451?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28451 is $1,612 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28451?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28451 have moved 62% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28451?
ZIP Code 28451 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.5°F, winter lows around 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28451 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28451's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.1 (higher than 82% 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 →