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ZIP Code 28480

New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 28480

Juniper

ZIP Code 28480 is in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,131,800

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.4

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,776

Median Age

59.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,131,800

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$5,854

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.56

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$2,336

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

37.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.4

Higher than 92%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.71

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 28480: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28480?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28480 is $1,131,800, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28480?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28480 is $5,854, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28480 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28480 cost about 6.56× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28480?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28480 is $2,336 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28480?
ZIP Code 28480 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.5°F, winter lows around 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28480 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28480's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.4 (higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.71 per $1,000 of building value.

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