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ZIP Code 28734

Macon, North Carolina

FIPS 28734

Juniper

ZIP Code 28734 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$228,500

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.3

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,659

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,500

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$967

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.23

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$793

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.3

Higher than 79%

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 28734: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28734?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28734 is $228,500, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28734?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28734 is $967, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28734 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28734 cost about 4.23× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28734?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28734 is $793 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28734?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28734 have moved 71% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28734?
ZIP Code 28734 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28734 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28734's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.3 (higher than 79% 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 →