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ZIP Code 28623

Alleghany, North Carolina

FIPS 28623

Juniper

ZIP Code 28623 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$170,600

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,814

Median Age

47.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,600

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$982

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$773

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84%

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 28623: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28623?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28623 is $170,600, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28623?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28623 is $982, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28623 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28623 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28623?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28623 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28623?
ZIP Code 28623 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28623 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28623's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.4 (higher than 84% 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 →