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ZIP Code 28627

Alleghany, North Carolina

FIPS 28627

Juniper

ZIP Code 28627 is in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$246,400

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,193

Median Age

59

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$246,400

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,610

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.3

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$643

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

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 28627: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28627?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28627 is $246,400, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28627?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28627 is $1,610, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28627 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28627 cost about 5.3× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28627?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28627 is $643 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28627?
ZIP Code 28627 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28627 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28627's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.7 (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 →