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ZIP Code 28665

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28665

Juniper

ZIP Code 28665 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$167,400

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,483

Median Age

49.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,400

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$936

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$684

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-17%

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)

56.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

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 28665: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28665?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28665 is $167,400, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28665?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28665 is $936, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28665 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28665 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28665?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28665 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28665?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28665 have moved 70% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28665?
ZIP Code 28665 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 28665 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28665's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (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 →