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ZIP Code 28747

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28747

Juniper

ZIP Code 28747 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$294,600

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.2

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,021

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,600

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,636

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.46

Higher than 81%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

100.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

96.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.2

Lower 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 28747: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28747?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28747 is $294,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28747?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28747 is $1,636, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28747 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28747 cost about 4.46× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28747?
ZIP Code 28747 averages 54.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.4°F, winter lows around 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28747 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28747's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.2 (lower 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 →