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Davis, NC — ZIP 28524

Population: 261 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28524 (Davis, NC) is $231,208 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $236,750 after a median 89 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastal flooding, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,208

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$231,208
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$236,402
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$236,750
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-26.0%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$976/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,277/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,607/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,132/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, winter weather, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
318
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
230

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Jackson Private Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER, CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+470 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1944
Housing built before 1970
79.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$870
Households with broadband internet
95.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,663
Average weekly wage
$876
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
471

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 28524State medianUS median
Typical home value$231,208$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$236,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$870$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 28524?
$231,208.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28524?
$236,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28524?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28524?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,277/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28524?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, winter weather, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 28524 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28524. 318 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28524?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28524?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28524?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 28524 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28524?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28524?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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