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ZIP Code 28659

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28659

Juniper

ZIP Code 28659 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$159,300

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.7

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,422

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,300

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,006

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.17

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$708

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.7

Higher than 60%

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 28659: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28659?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28659 is $159,300, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28659?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28659 is $1,006, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28659 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28659 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28659?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28659 is $708 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28659?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28659 have moved 65% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28659?
ZIP Code 28659 averages 57.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28659 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28659's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.7 (higher than 60% 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 →