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ZIP Code 28805

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28805

Juniper

ZIP Code 28805 is in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$412,500

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,993

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$412,500

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,424

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.49

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,347

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.62%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63%

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 28805: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28805?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28805 is $412,500, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28805?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28805 is $2,424, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28805 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28805 cost about 5.49× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28805?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28805 is $1,347 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28805?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28805 have moved 49% over the past five years (-0.62% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28805?
ZIP Code 28805 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 28805 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28805's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.1 (lower than 63% 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 →