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ZIP Code 28742

Henderson, North Carolina

FIPS 28742

Juniper

ZIP Code 28742 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$414,600

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,710

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$414,600

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,834

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.19

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57%

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 28742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28742 is $414,600, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28742 is $1,834, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28742 cost about 4.19× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28742?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28742 have moved 75% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28742?
ZIP Code 28742 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.7 (higher than 57% 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 →