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ZIP Code 28461

Brunswick, North Carolina

FIPS 28461

Juniper

ZIP Code 28461 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$428,600

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.7

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,762

Median Age

62.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$428,600

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,391

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.18

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,352

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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

96.7

Higher than 95%

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 28461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28461 is $428,600, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28461 is $2,391, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28461 cost about 5.18× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28461 is $1,352 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28461?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28461 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28461?
ZIP Code 28461 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 28461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.7 (higher than 95% 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 →