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ZIP Code 28626

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28626

Juniper

ZIP Code 28626 is in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$291,900

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,173

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$291,900

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,172

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.96

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,270

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.1

Near median

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 28626: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28626?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28626 is $291,900, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28626?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28626 is $1,172, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28626 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28626 cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28626?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28626 is $1,270 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28626?
ZIP Code 28626 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28626 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28626's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →