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ZIP Code 28752

McDowell, North Carolina

FIPS 28752

Juniper

ZIP Code 28752 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$166,000

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,292

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,000

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$904

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.98

Near median

Median Rent

$777

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.35%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61%

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 28752: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28752?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28752 is $166,000, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28752?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28752 is $904, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28752 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28752 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28752?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28752 is $777 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28752?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28752 have moved 63% over the past five years (0.35% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28752?
ZIP Code 28752 averages 57.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28752 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28752's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.5 (lower than 61% 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 →