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ZIP Code 28730

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28730

Juniper

ZIP Code 28730 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.8

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,605

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,356

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.21

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,197

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.8

Higher than 63%

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 28730: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28730?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28730 is $433,300, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28730?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28730 is $2,356, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28730 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28730 cost about 4.21× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28730?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28730 is $1,197 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28730?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28730 have moved 58% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28730?
ZIP Code 28730 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 74.7°F, winter lows around 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28730 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28730's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.8 (higher than 63% 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 →