The basics
Total Population
1,989
Median Age
42.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$114,800
Lower than 78%
Median Property Tax
$973
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.02
Lower than 75%
Median Rent
$901
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
88.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
59.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
59.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
89.9
Higher than 85%
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 28538: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28538?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 28538 is $114,800, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28538?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28538 is $973, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 28538 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 28538 cost about 2.02× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28538?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28538 is $901 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28538?
- ZIP Code 28538 averages 61.7°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 28538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% 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 →