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ZIP Code 28678

Alexander, North Carolina

FIPS 28678

Juniper

ZIP Code 28678 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$236,600

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.2

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,064

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$236,600

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,349

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.16

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$913

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.2

Lower than 70%

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 28678: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28678?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28678 is $236,600, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28678?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28678 is $1,349, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28678 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28678 cost about 3.16× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28678?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28678 is $913 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28678?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28678 have moved 80% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28678?
ZIP Code 28678 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 28678 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28678's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.2 (lower than 70% 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 →