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ZIP Code 28470

Brunswick, North Carolina

FIPS 28470

Juniper

ZIP Code 28470 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$276,300

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,219

Median Age

49.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$276,300

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,504

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.25

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,088

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.8%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

56.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

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 28470: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28470?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28470 is $276,300, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28470?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28470 is $1,504, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28470 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28470 cost about 4.25× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28470?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28470 is $1,088 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28470?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28470 have moved 58% over the past five years (-4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28470?
ZIP Code 28470 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 28470 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28470's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.9 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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