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ZIP Code 28518

Duplin, North Carolina

FIPS 28518

Juniper

ZIP Code 28518 is in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,000

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,651

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,000

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,079

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.94

Near median

Median Rent

$939

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

52.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60%

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 28518: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28518?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28518 is $159,000, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28518?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28518 is $1,079, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28518 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28518 cost about 2.94× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28518?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28518 is $939 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28518?
ZIP Code 28518 averages 60.9°F year-round, summer highs near 88.2°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (higher than 60% 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 →