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ZIP Code 28768

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28768

Juniper

ZIP Code 28768 is in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$341,400

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.2

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,759

Median Age

52.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$341,400

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,518

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.78

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$852

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

71.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.2

Higher than 76%

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 28768: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28768?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28768 is $341,400, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28768?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28768 is $1,518, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28768 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28768 cost about 4.78× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28768?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28768 is $852 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28768?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28768 have moved 48% over the past five years (-4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28768?
ZIP Code 28768 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 28768 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28768's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.2 (higher than 76% 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 →