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ZIP Code 28669

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28669

Juniper

ZIP Code 28669 is in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.5

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,935

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$861

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$746

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

7.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

49

Annual Snowfall (in)

3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.5

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 28669: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28669?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28669 is $137,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28669?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28669 is $861, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28669 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28669 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28669?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28669 is $746 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28669?
ZIP Code 28669 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28669 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28669's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.5 (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 →