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ZIP Code 28651

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28651

Juniper

ZIP Code 28651 is in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$175,300

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

5,578

Median Age

46.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$175,300

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,006

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Median Rent

$695

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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)

56.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

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 28651: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28651?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28651 is $175,300, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28651?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28651 is $1,006, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28651 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28651 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28651?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28651 is $695 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28651?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28651 have moved 47% over the past five years (-3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28651?
ZIP Code 28651 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 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28651 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28651's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →