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ZIP Code 28540

Onslow, North Carolina

FIPS 28540

Juniper

ZIP Code 28540 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$223,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

49,141

Median Age

30.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,513

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.41

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,091

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-6.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

56.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92%

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 28540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28540 is $223,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28540 is $1,513, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28540 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28540 is $1,091 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28540?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28540 have moved 73% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28540?
ZIP Code 28540 averages 62.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.6 (higher than 92% 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 →