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ZIP Code 28693

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28693

Juniper

ZIP Code 28693 is in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$171,800

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,071

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$171,800

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$986

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.74

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,094

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

92%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71%

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 28693: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28693?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28693 is $171,800, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28693?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28693 is $986, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28693 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28693 cost about 2.74× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28693?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28693 is $1,094 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28693?
ZIP Code 28693 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28693 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28693's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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 →