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ZIP Code 28740

Yancey, North Carolina

FIPS 28740

Juniper

ZIP Code 28740 is in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$213,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,158

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$213,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,250

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.42

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$972

Higher than 58%

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)

54.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

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 28740: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28740?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28740 is $213,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28740?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28740 is $1,250, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28740 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28740 cost about 4.42× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28740?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28740 is $972 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28740?
ZIP Code 28740 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (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 →