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ZIP Code 28705

Mitchell, North Carolina

FIPS 28705

Juniper

ZIP Code 28705 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$220,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.8

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,732

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$220,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,108

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.02

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$864

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

72%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.8

Higher than 60%

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 28705: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28705?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28705 is $220,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28705?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28705 is $1,108, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28705 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28705 cost about 4.02× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28705?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28705 is $864 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28705?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28705 have moved 73% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28705?
ZIP Code 28705 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28705 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28705's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.8 (higher than 60% 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 →