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ZIP Code 28657

Avery, North Carolina

FIPS 28657

Juniper

ZIP Code 28657 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$240,300

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,188

Median Age

51.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$240,300

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$867

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.02

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$695

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-8.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

63.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70%

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 28657: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28657?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28657 is $240,300, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28657?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28657 is $867, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28657 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28657 cost about 4.02× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28657?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28657 is $695 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28657?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28657 have moved 89% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28657?
ZIP Code 28657 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28657 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28657's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.1 (higher than 70% 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 →