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ZIP Code 28581

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28581

Juniper

ZIP Code 28581 is in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

118

Median Age

58.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$986

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.35

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 28581: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28581?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28581 is $173,200, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28581 is $986, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28581?
ZIP Code 28581 averages 66.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.35 per $1,000 of building value.

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