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ZIP Code 28602

Catawba, North Carolina

FIPS 28602

Juniper

ZIP Code 28602 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$212,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.2

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,113

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,252

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$896

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-8.5%

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

50.2

Lower than 67%

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 28602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28602 is $212,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28602 is $1,252, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28602 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28602 is $896 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28602 have moved 70% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28602?
ZIP Code 28602 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 28602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.2 (lower than 67% 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 →