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ZIP Code 28655

Burke, North Carolina

FIPS 28655

Juniper

ZIP Code 28655 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$191,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.6

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

55,100

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$191,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,278

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$905

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

90.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.6

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 28655: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28655?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28655 is $191,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28655?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28655 is $1,278, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28655 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28655 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28655?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28655 is $905 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28655?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28655 have moved 60% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28655?
ZIP Code 28655 averages 57.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28655 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28655's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.6 (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 →