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ZIP Code 28621

Surry, North Carolina

FIPS 28621

Juniper

ZIP Code 28621 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$159,000

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,403

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,000

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,022

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$783

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.9%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-4.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

49

Annual Snowfall (in)

3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.9

Near median

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 28621: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28621?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28621 is $159,000, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28621?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28621 is $1,022, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28621 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28621 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28621?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28621 is $783 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28621?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28621 have moved 79% over the past five years (-4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28621?
ZIP Code 28621 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28621 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28621's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →