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ZIP Code 28578

Wayne, North Carolina

FIPS 28578

Juniper

ZIP Code 28578 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$95,300

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,219

Median Age

35.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,300

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$756

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.36

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$786

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-4.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72%

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 28578: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28578?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28578 is $95,300, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28578?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28578 is $756, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28578 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28578 cost about 1.36× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28578?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28578 is $786 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28578?
ZIP Code 28578 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.8°F, winter lows around 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28578 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28578's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.7 (higher than 72% 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 →