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ZIP Code 28757

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28757

Juniper

ZIP Code 28757 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$606,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

7.7

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

630

Median Age

19.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$606,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$3,250

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.25

Higher than 87%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

7.7

Lower than 95%

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 28757: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28757?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28757 is $606,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28757?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28757 is $3,250, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28757 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28757 cost about 5.25× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28757?
ZIP Code 28757 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28757 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28757's FEMA National Risk Index score is 7.7 (lower than 95% 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 →