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ZIP Code 28684

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28684

Juniper

ZIP Code 28684 is in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$325,300

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,961

Median Age

51

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$325,300

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,433

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.69

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,284

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65%

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 28684: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28684?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28684 is $325,300, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28684?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28684 is $1,433, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28684 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28684 cost about 4.69× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28684?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28684 is $1,284 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28684?
ZIP Code 28684 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28684 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28684's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.2 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →