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ZIP Code 28557

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28557

Juniper

ZIP Code 28557 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$362,800

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,253

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$362,800

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$1,461

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.29

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,149

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

36.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.14

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 28557: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28557?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28557 is $362,800, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28557?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28557 is $1,461, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28557 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28557 cost about 5.29× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28557?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28557 is $1,149 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28557?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28557 have moved 68% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28557?
ZIP Code 28557 averages 63.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 38.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.5 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.14 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →