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ZIP Code 28746

Rutherford, North Carolina

FIPS 28746

Juniper

ZIP Code 28746 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$470,700

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,744

Median Age

61

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,700

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$2,649

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.68

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$892

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

45

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

83.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.1

Near median

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 28746: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28746?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28746 is $470,700, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28746?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28746 is $2,649, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28746 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28746 cost about 6.68× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28746?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28746 is $892 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28746?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28746 have moved 53% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28746?
ZIP Code 28746 averages 58.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28746 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28746's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →