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ZIP Code 28779

Jackson, North Carolina

FIPS 28779

Juniper

ZIP Code 28779 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$243,700

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.4

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,064

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,700

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$876

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.22

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$827

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.4

Higher than 87%

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 28779: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28779?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28779 is $243,700, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28779?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28779 is $876, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28779 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28779 cost about 4.22× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28779?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28779 is $827 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28779?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28779 have moved 64% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28779?
ZIP Code 28779 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28779 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28779's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.4 (higher than 87% 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 →