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ZIP Code 28694

Ashe, North Carolina

FIPS 28694

Juniper

ZIP Code 28694 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$273,200

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

103%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,626

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$273,200

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,237

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.67

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$818

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

103%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

68%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

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 28694: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28694?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28694 is $273,200, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28694?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28694 is $1,237, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28694 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28694 cost about 4.67× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28694?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28694 is $818 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28694?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28694 have moved 103% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28694?
ZIP Code 28694 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 28694 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28694's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% 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 →