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ZIP Code 28773

Polk, North Carolina

FIPS 28773

Juniper

ZIP Code 28773 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$413,700

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.5

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,441

Median Age

55.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$413,700

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,903

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.85

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,309

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

67%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

69

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.5

Higher than 59%

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 28773: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28773?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28773 is $413,700, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28773?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28773 is $1,903, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28773 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28773 cost about 5.85× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28773?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28773 is $1,309 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28773?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28773 have moved 79% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28773?
ZIP Code 28773 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28773 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28773's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.5 (higher than 59% 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 →