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ZIP Code 28762

McDowell, North Carolina

FIPS 28762

Juniper

ZIP Code 28762 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$196,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,599

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$196,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,031

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.96

Near median

Median Rent

$793

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.3%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

73%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.8

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 28762: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28762?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28762 is $196,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28762?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28762 is $1,031, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28762 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28762 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28762?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28762 is $793 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28762?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28762 have moved 75% over the past five years (-2.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28762?
ZIP Code 28762 averages 55.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28762 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28762's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →