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ZIP Code 28726

Henderson, North Carolina

FIPS 28726

Juniper

ZIP Code 28726 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.8

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,363

Median Age

33.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,044

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$976

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.8

Lower than 77%

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 28726: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28726?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28726 is $198,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28726?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28726 is $1,044, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28726 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28726 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28726?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28726 is $976 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28726?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28726 have moved 68% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28726?
ZIP Code 28726 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28726 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28726's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.8 (lower than 77% 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 →