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ZIP Code 28644

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28644

Juniper

ZIP Code 28644 is in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$222,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,433

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$222,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,118

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.21

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$859

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

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Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79%

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 28644: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28644?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28644 is $222,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28644?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28644 is $1,118, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28644 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28644 cost about 4.21× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28644?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28644 is $859 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28644?
ZIP Code 28644 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28644 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28644's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% 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 →