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ZIP Code 28714

Yancey, North Carolina

FIPS 28714

Juniper

ZIP Code 28714 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$236,600

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,397

Median Age

49.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$236,600

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,127

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.01

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$859

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70%

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 28714: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28714?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28714 is $236,600, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28714?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28714 is $1,127, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28714 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28714 cost about 4.01× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28714?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28714 is $859 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28714?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28714 have moved 79% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28714?
ZIP Code 28714 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28714 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28714's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.4 (higher than 70% 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 →