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ZIP Code 28673

Catawba, North Carolina

FIPS 28673

Juniper

ZIP Code 28673 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$459,200

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,874

Median Age

53.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$459,200

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$2,165

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.61

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,316

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

46.7

Lower than 71%

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 28673: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28673?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28673 is $459,200, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28673?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28673 is $2,165, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28673 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28673 cost about 4.61× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28673?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28673 is $1,316 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28673?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28673 have moved 67% over the past five years (-2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28673?
ZIP Code 28673 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 28673 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28673's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.7 (lower than 71% 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 →