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ZIP Code 28601

Catawba, North Carolina

FIPS 28601

Juniper

ZIP Code 28601 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.2

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

53,329

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,744

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.86

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,029

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.2

Lower than 58%

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 28601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28601 is $261,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28601 is $1,744, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28601 cost about 3.86× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28601 is $1,029 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28601 have moved 60% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28601?
ZIP Code 28601 averages 59°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.2 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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