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ZIP Code 28622

Avery, North Carolina

FIPS 28622

Juniper

ZIP Code 28622 is in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$169,900

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.7

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,565

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,900

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$700

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.86

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$709

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

67.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

66.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.7

Higher than 62%

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 28622: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28622?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28622 is $169,900, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28622?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28622 is $700, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28622 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28622 cost about 3.86× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28622?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28622 is $709 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28622?
ZIP Code 28622 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 67.5°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 66.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28622 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28622's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.7 (higher than 62% 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 →