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ZIP Code 28697

Wilkes, North Carolina

FIPS 28697

Juniper

ZIP Code 28697 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$218,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.6

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,412

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$218,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,344

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.12

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$768

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.6

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 28697: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28697?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28697 is $218,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28697?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28697 is $1,344, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28697 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28697 cost about 4.12× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28697?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28697 is $768 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28697?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28697 have moved 72% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28697?
ZIP Code 28697 averages 57.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28697 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28697's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.6 (higher than 65% 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 →