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ZIP Code 28772

Transylvania, North Carolina

FIPS 28772

Juniper

ZIP Code 28772 is in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$248,900

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,375

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$248,900

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,398

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.34

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$953

Higher than 56%

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)

77.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.9

Near median

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 28772: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28772?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28772 is $248,900, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28772?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28772 is $1,398, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28772 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28772 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28772?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28772 is $953 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28772?
ZIP Code 28772 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 6.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28772 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28772's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →