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ZIP Code 28901

Cherokee, North Carolina

FIPS 28901

Juniper

ZIP Code 28901 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$158,200

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.8

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,552

Median Age

47.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,200

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$780

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$719

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

103

Annual Precipitation (in)

65.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.8

Lower than 72%

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 28901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28901 is $158,200, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28901 is $780, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28901 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28901 is $719 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28901?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28901 have moved 84% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28901?
ZIP Code 28901 averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.8 (lower than 72% 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 →