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ZIP Code 28658

Catawba, North Carolina

FIPS 28658

Juniper

ZIP Code 28658 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$214,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.6

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,336

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,355

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$948

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.04%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-9.5%

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)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.6

Lower than 65%

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 28658: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28658?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28658 is $214,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28658?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28658 is $1,355, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28658 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28658 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28658?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28658 is $948 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28658?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28658 have moved 64% over the past five years (0.04% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28658?
ZIP Code 28658 averages 60.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28658 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28658's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.6 (lower than 65% 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 →