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ZIP Code 28782

Polk, North Carolina

FIPS 28782

Juniper

ZIP Code 28782 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$345,200

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,519

Median Age

59.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$345,200

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,824

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.73

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,296

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.81%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-8.7%

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)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64%

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 28782: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28782?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28782 is $345,200, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28782?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28782 is $1,824, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28782 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28782 cost about 4.73× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28782?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28782 is $1,296 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28782?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28782 have moved 68% over the past five years (-0.81% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28782?
ZIP Code 28782 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 28782 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28782's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% 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 →