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ZIP Code 28704

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28704

Juniper

ZIP Code 28704 is in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$390,000

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.1

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,138

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$390,000

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$1,895

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.81

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,400

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5.1%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.1

Lower than 62%

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 28704: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28704?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28704 is $390,000, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28704?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28704 is $1,895, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28704 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28704 cost about 4.81× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28704?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28704 is $1,400 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28704?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28704 have moved 47% over the past five years (-5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28704?
ZIP Code 28704 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28704 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28704's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.1 (lower than 62% 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 →