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ZIP Code 28546

Onslow, North Carolina

FIPS 28546

Juniper

ZIP Code 28546 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$226,100

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.2

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

47,256

Median Age

29.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,100

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,538

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.56

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,256

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-3.9%

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

95.2

Higher than 93%

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 28546: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28546?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28546 is $226,100, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28546?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28546 is $1,538, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28546 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28546 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28546?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28546 is $1,256 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28546?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28546 have moved 66% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28546?
ZIP Code 28546 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 28546 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28546's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.2 (higher than 93% 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 →