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ZIP Code 28607

Watauga, North Carolina

FIPS 28607

Juniper

ZIP Code 28607 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$378,600

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

35,679

Median Age

23.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$378,600

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,615

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.12

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,152

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.5%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73%

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 28607: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28607?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28607 is $378,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28607?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28607 is $1,615, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28607 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28607 cost about 8.12× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28607?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28607 is $1,152 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28607?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28607 have moved 79% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28607?
ZIP Code 28607 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28607 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28607's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.1 (higher than 73% 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 →