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ZIP Code 28456

Columbus, North Carolina

FIPS 28456

Juniper

ZIP Code 28456 is in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$167,900

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,860

Median Age

47.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,900

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,243

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$785

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

65.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83%

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 28456: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28456?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28456 is $167,900, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28456?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28456 is $1,243, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28456 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28456 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28456?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28456 is $785 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28456?
ZIP Code 28456 averages 62.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.5°F, winter lows around 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28456 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28456's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.4 (higher than 83% 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 →