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ZIP Code 28685

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28685

Juniper

ZIP Code 28685 is in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.7

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,181

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$775

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.65

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$776

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.6

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 28685: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28685?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28685 is $123,200, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28685?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28685 is $775, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28685 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28685 cost about 2.65× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28685?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28685 is $776 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28685?
ZIP Code 28685 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28685 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28685'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 →