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ZIP Code 28520

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28520

Juniper

ZIP Code 28520 is in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$265,000

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

101

Median Age

58.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$265,000

Higher than 64%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.35

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 28520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28520 is $265,000, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 28520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28520 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28520?
ZIP Code 28520 averages 66.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.35 per $1,000 of building value.

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