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ZIP Code 28777

Mitchell, North Carolina

FIPS 28777

Juniper

ZIP Code 28777 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$228,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,178

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,159

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$739

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.2%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

86%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73

Higher than 60%

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 28777: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28777?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28777 is $228,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28777?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28777 is $1,159, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28777 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28777 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28777?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28777 is $739 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28777?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28777 have moved 66% over the past five years (9.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28777?
ZIP Code 28777 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28777 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28777's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73 (higher than 60% 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 →