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ZIP Code 28605

Watauga, North Carolina

FIPS 28605

Juniper

ZIP Code 28605 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$552,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,883

Median Age

44

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$552,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$2,044

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.22

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,112

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

73%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

66.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66%

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 28605: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28605?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28605 is $552,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28605?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28605 is $2,044, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28605 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28605 cost about 7.22× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28605?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28605 is $1,112 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28605?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28605 have moved 86% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28605?
ZIP Code 28605 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28605 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28605's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.2 (higher than 66% 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 →