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ZIP Code 28785

Haywood, North Carolina

FIPS 28785

Juniper

ZIP Code 28785 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$310,300

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

8,311

Median Age

48.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$310,300

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,622

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.02

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,105

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.4

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 28785: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28785?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28785 is $310,300, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28785?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28785 is $1,622, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28785 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28785 cost about 5.02× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28785?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28785 is $1,105 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28785?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28785 have moved 60% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28785?
ZIP Code 28785 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28785 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28785's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.4 (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 →