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ZIP Code 28806

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 28806

Juniper

ZIP Code 28806 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$359,200

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

43,433

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$359,200

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$1,992

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.68

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,239

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78%

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 28806: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28806?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28806 is $359,200, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28806?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28806 is $1,992, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28806 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28806 cost about 5.68× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28806?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28806 is $1,239 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28806?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28806 have moved 55% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28806?
ZIP Code 28806 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28806 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28806's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.8 (lower than 78% 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 →