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ZIP Code 28712

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28712

Juniper

ZIP Code 28712 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$414,300

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

19,977

Median Age

53.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$414,300

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,798

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.57

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,021

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

77.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.2

Near median

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 28712: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28712?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28712 is $414,300, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28712?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28712 is $1,798, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28712 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28712 cost about 6.57× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28712?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28712 is $1,021 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28712?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28712 have moved 74% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28712?
ZIP Code 28712 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 6.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28712 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28712's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →