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ZIP Code 28640

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28640

Juniper

ZIP Code 28640 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$282,900

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,820

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$282,900

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,539

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.32

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$797

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-9.9%

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)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72%

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 28640: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28640?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28640 is $282,900, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28640?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28640 is $1,539, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28640 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28640 cost about 5.32× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28640?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28640 is $797 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28640?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28640 have moved 76% over the past five years (-4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28640?
ZIP Code 28640 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 28640 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28640's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.5 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →