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ZIP Code 28609

Catawba, North Carolina

FIPS 28609

Juniper

ZIP Code 28609 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$245,900

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.8

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,615

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,900

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,166

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.17

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,238

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.8%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-9.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

53.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.8

Lower than 66%

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 28609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28609 is $245,900, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28609 is $1,166, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28609 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28609 is $1,238 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28609?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28609 have moved 67% 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 28609?
ZIP Code 28609 averages 60.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.8 (lower than 66% 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 →