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ZIP Code 28708

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28708

Juniper

ZIP Code 28708 is in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$242,900

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

456

Median Age

44.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,900

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$857

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.45

Higher than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

71.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72%

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 28708: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28708?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28708 is $242,900, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28708?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28708 is $857, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28708 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28708 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28708?
ZIP Code 28708 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28708 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28708's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.6 (lower than 72% 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 →