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ZIP Code 28721

Haywood, North Carolina

FIPS 28721

Juniper

ZIP Code 28721 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$281,800

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

10,698

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$281,800

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,599

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.52

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,186

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.5%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

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 28721: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28721?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28721 is $281,800, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28721?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28721 is $1,599, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28721 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28721 cost about 4.52× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28721?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28721 is $1,186 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28721?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28721 have moved 55% over the past five years (-3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28721?
ZIP Code 28721 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28721 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28721's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.4 (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 →