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ZIP Code 28462

Brunswick, North Carolina

FIPS 28462

Juniper

ZIP Code 28462 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$253,000

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.4

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,340

Median Age

55.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,000

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,205

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.19

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$862

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.02%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

72%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

37.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.4

Higher than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.28

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 28462: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28462?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28462 is $253,000, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28462?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28462 is $1,205, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28462 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28462 cost about 4.19× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28462?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28462 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28462?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28462 have moved 78% over the past five years (-0.02% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28462?
ZIP Code 28462 averages 63.4°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28462 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28462's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.4 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.28 per $1,000 of building value.

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