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ZIP Code 28643

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28643

Juniper

ZIP Code 28643 is in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$149,500

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,615

Median Age

46.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,500

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$816

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$997

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

-26%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

88%

Recession Drop %

-7.9%

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)

52.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66%

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 28643: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28643?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28643 is $149,500, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28643?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28643 is $816, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28643 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28643 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28643?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28643 is $997 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28643?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28643 have moved 42% over the past five years (-26% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28643?
ZIP Code 28643 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 28643 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28643's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.2 (higher than 66% 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 →