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ZIP Code 28729

Henderson, North Carolina

FIPS 28729

Juniper

ZIP Code 28729 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$321,000

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.4

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,681

Median Age

44.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,000

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,853

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.8

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,714

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118

Annual Precipitation (in)

65

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.4

Higher than 73%

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 28729: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28729?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28729 is $321,000, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28729?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28729 is $1,853, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28729 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28729 cost about 3.8× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28729?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28729 is $1,714 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28729?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28729 have moved 75% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28729?
ZIP Code 28729 averages 55.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28729 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28729's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.4 (higher than 73% 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 →