Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 28594

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28594

Juniper

ZIP Code 28594 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$603,700

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

88%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.2

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,934

Median Age

60.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$603,700

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$2,506

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.72

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,704

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

88%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.4%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

84%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

62

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

52.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.2

Higher than 97%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.16

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 28594: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28594?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28594 is $603,700, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28594?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28594 is $2,506, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28594 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28594 cost about 6.72× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28594?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28594 is $1,704 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28594?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28594 have moved 88% over the past five years (9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28594?
ZIP Code 28594 averages 62°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28594 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28594's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.2 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.16 per $1,000 of building value.

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