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ZIP Code 28525

Lenoir, North Carolina

FIPS 28525

Juniper

ZIP Code 28525 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$104,800

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,613

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,800

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$733

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.77

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$879

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

66.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

53

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83%

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 28525: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28525?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28525 is $104,800, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28525?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28525 is $733, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28525 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28525 cost about 1.77× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28525?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28525 is $879 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28525?
ZIP Code 28525 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28525 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28525's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.4 (higher than 83% 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 →