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ZIP Code 28606

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28606

Juniper

ZIP Code 28606 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$95,900

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,187

Median Age

52.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,900

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$550

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.69

Lower than 81%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82%

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 28606: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28606?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28606 is $95,900, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28606?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28606 is $550, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28606 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28606 cost about 1.69× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28606?
ZIP Code 28606 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28606 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28606's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.3 (higher than 82% 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 →