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ZIP Code 28539

Onslow, North Carolina

FIPS 28539

Juniper

ZIP Code 28539 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$230,200

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,351

Median Age

33.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,200

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,344

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,195

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.5%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

42.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.6

Higher than 83%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 28539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28539 is $230,200, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28539 is $1,344, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28539 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28539 is $1,195 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28539?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28539 have moved 54% over the past five years (-1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28539?
ZIP Code 28539 averages 63.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.6 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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