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ZIP Code 28905

Cherokee, North Carolina

FIPS 28905

Juniper

ZIP Code 28905 is in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$228,200

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,056

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,200

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,145

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.95

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,013

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

59.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61%

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 28905: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28905?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28905 is $228,200, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28905?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28905 is $1,145, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28905 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28905 cost about 3.95× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28905?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28905 is $1,013 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28905?
ZIP Code 28905 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 28905 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28905's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56 (lower than 61% 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 →