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ZIP Code 28766

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28766

Juniper

ZIP Code 28766 is in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$307,000

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,259

Median Age

53.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$307,000

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,623

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.32

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,217

Higher than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118

Annual Precipitation (in)

65

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73%

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 28766: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28766?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28766 is $307,000, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28766?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28766 is $1,623, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28766 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28766 cost about 5.32× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28766?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28766 is $1,217 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28766?
ZIP Code 28766 averages 55.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28766 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28766's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.1 (higher than 73% 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 →