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ZIP Code 28472

Columbus, North Carolina

FIPS 28472

Juniper

ZIP Code 28472 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$151,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,780

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$151,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,135

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.59

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$845

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

18%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

62.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

Higher than 87%

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 28472: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28472?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28472 is $151,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28472?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28472 is $1,135, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28472 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28472 cost about 3.59× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28472?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28472 is $845 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28472?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28472 have moved 49% over the past five years (18% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28472?
ZIP Code 28472 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28472 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28472's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.2 (higher than 87% 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 →