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ZIP Code 28670

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28670

Juniper

ZIP Code 28670 is in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$155,800

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,124

Median Age

55.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,800

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$848

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$753

Lower than 64%

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

78.4

Higher than 68%

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 28670: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28670?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28670 is $155,800, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28670?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28670 is $848, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28670 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28670 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28670?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28670 is $753 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28670?
ZIP Code 28670 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 28670 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28670's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.4 (higher than 68% 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 →