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ZIP Code 28455

Columbus, North Carolina

FIPS 28455

Juniper

ZIP Code 28455 is in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$117,800

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,644

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$117,800

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$866

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$787

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

55.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

57

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.6

Near median

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 28455: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28455?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28455 is $117,800, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28455?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28455 is $866, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28455 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28455 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28455?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28455 is $787 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28455?
ZIP Code 28455 averages 62.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28455 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28455's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →