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ZIP Code 28615

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28615

Juniper

ZIP Code 28615 is in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$152,600

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,878

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,600

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$857

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.95

Near median

Median Rent

$730

Lower than 66%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

12

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70%

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 28615: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28615?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28615 is $152,600, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28615?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28615 is $857, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28615 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28615 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28615?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28615 is $730 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28615?
ZIP Code 28615 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28615 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28615's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →