The basics
Total Population
3,508
Median Age
20.8
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$1,451
Higher than 82%
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)
56.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
79.7
Higher than 69%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 28542: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28542 is $1,451 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28542?
- ZIP Code 28542 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 28542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.7 (higher than 69% 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 →