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ZIP Code 28906

Cherokee, North Carolina

FIPS 28906

Juniper

ZIP Code 28906 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$250,300

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

20,526

Median Age

56.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$250,300

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,123

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$797

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

64%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.1

Near median

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 28906: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28906?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28906 is $250,300, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28906?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28906 is $1,123, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28906 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28906 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28906?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28906 is $797 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28906?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28906 have moved 75% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28906?
ZIP Code 28906 averages 56.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28906 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28906's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →