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ZIP Code 28654

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28654

Juniper

ZIP Code 28654 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$228,700

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,168

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,700

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$998

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.98

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$819

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71%

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 28654: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28654?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28654 is $228,700, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28654?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28654 is $998, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28654 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28654 cost about 3.98× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28654?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28654 is $819 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28654?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28654 have moved 70% over the past five years (-3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28654?
ZIP Code 28654 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28654 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28654's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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 →