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ZIP Code 28512

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28512

Juniper

ZIP Code 28512 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$565,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,358

Median Age

60.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$565,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$2,327

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.18

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,223

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.65

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 28512: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28512?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28512 is $565,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28512?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28512 is $2,327, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28512 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28512 cost about 6.18× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28512?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28512 is $1,223 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28512?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28512 have moved 85% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28512?
ZIP Code 28512 averages 64.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28512 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28512's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.7 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.65 per $1,000 of building value.

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