The basics
Total Population
6,581
Median Age
40.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$327,000
Median Property Tax
$1,721
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.07
Median Rent
$1,386
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-27%
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
95.5
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 28479: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28479?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 28479 is $327,000, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28479?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28479 is $1,721, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 28479 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 28479 cost about 4.07× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28479?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28479 is $1,386 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28479?
- ZIP Code 28479 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 28479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.5 (higher than 93% 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 →