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ZIP Code 28698

Watauga, North Carolina

FIPS 28698

Juniper

ZIP Code 28698 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$219,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.1

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,320

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$219,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$943

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.03

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

12

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.1

Higher than 69%

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 28698: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28698?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28698 is $219,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28698?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28698 is $943, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28698 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28698 cost about 4.03× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28698?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28698 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28698?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28698 have moved 64% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28698?
ZIP Code 28698 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28698 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28698's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.1 (higher than 69% 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 →