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ZIP Code 28551

Lenoir, North Carolina

FIPS 28551

Juniper

ZIP Code 28551 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$131,100

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.1

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,078

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$131,100

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$965

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.67

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$868

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-7.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

61

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

41.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.1

Higher than 81%

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 28551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28551 is $131,100, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28551 is $965, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28551 cost about 2.67× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28551 is $868 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28551?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28551 have moved 61% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28551?
ZIP Code 28551 averages 63.3°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.1 (higher than 81% 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 →