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ZIP Code 28618

Watauga, North Carolina

FIPS 28618

Juniper

ZIP Code 28618 is in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$338,400

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.9

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,208

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$338,400

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,080

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.67

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,250

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

73%

Recession Drop %

-17%

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)

59.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.9

Lower than 63%

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 28618: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28618?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28618 is $338,400, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28618?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28618 is $1,080, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28618 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28618 cost about 5.67× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28618?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28618 is $1,250 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28618?
ZIP Code 28618 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 28618 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28618's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.9 (lower than 63% 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 →