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ZIP Code 28748

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28748

Juniper

ZIP Code 28748 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$308,500

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.6

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,230

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$308,500

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,555

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.23

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,187

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.6%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.6

Lower than 75%

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 28748: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28748?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28748 is $308,500, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28748?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28748 is $1,555, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28748 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28748 cost about 5.23× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28748?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28748 is $1,187 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28748?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28748 have moved 63% over the past five years (9.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28748?
ZIP Code 28748 averages 55.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28748 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28748's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.6 (lower than 75% 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 →