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ZIP Code 28636

Alexander, North Carolina

FIPS 28636

Juniper

ZIP Code 28636 is in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$225,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

53.5

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,496

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,244

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$761

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

66.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.5

Lower than 64%

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 28636: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28636?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28636 is $225,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28636?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28636 is $1,244, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28636 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28636 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28636?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28636 is $761 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28636?
ZIP Code 28636 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28636 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28636's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.5 (lower than 64% 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 →