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ZIP Code 28709

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28709

Juniper

ZIP Code 28709 is in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.8

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,260

Median Age

58.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,197

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

65.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

89.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.8

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 28709: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28709?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28709 is $433,300, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28709?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28709 is $2,197, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28709?
ZIP Code 28709 averages 42.9°F year-round, summer highs near 65.5°F, winter lows around 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 89.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28709 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28709's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.8 (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 →