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ZIP Code 28528

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28528

Juniper

ZIP Code 28528 is in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$353,800

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.9

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

407

Median Age

64.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$353,800

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,030

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.53

Higher than 89%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.9

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.47

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 28528: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28528?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28528 is $353,800, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28528?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28528 is $2,030, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28528 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28528 cost about 5.53× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28528?
ZIP Code 28528 averages 63.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28528 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28528's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.9 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.47 per $1,000 of building value.

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