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ZIP Code 28787

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28787

Juniper

ZIP Code 28787 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$401,700

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.3

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,809

Median Age

49.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$401,700

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,255

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.11

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,328

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.03%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.3

Lower than 62%

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 28787: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28787?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28787 is $401,700, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28787?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28787 is $2,255, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28787 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28787 cost about 5.11× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28787?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28787 is $1,328 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28787?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28787 have moved 57% over the past five years (0.03% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28787?
ZIP Code 28787 averages 57.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28787 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28787's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.3 (lower than 62% 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 →