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ZIP Code 28544

Onslow, North Carolina

FIPS 28544

Juniper

ZIP Code 28544 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$141,700

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,386

Median Age

26.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$141,700

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$689

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,262

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Recession Drop %

-0.51%

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

96

Higher than 94%

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 28544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28544 is $141,700, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28544 is $689, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28544 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28544 is $1,262 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28544?
ZIP Code 28544 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 28544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96 (higher than 94% 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 →