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ZIP Code 28756

Polk, North Carolina

FIPS 28756

Juniper

ZIP Code 28756 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$277,600

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.5

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,706

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$277,600

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,400

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.36

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$644

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

60

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.5

Lower than 67%

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 28756: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28756?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28756 is $277,600, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28756?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28756 is $1,400, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28756 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28756 cost about 4.36× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28756?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28756 is $644 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28756?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28756 have moved 71% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28756?
ZIP Code 28756 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 28756 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28756's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.5 (lower than 67% 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 →