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ZIP Code 28531

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28531

Juniper

ZIP Code 28531 is in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$313,100

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,060

Median Age

61.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$313,100

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,234

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.22

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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

80

Higher than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.37

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 28531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28531 is $313,100, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28531 is $1,234, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28531 cost about 5.22× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28531?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28531 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28531?
ZIP Code 28531 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 28531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.37 per $1,000 of building value.

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