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ZIP Code 28681

Alexander, North Carolina

FIPS 28681

Juniper

ZIP Code 28681 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$209,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,566

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$209,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,249

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$736

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-8%

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

74

Higher than 62%

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 28681: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28681?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28681 is $209,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28681?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28681 is $1,249, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28681 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28681 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28681?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28681 is $736 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28681?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28681 have moved 68% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28681?
ZIP Code 28681 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 28681 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28681's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74 (higher than 62% 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 →