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Asheville, NC — ZIP 28805

Population: 19,993 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28805 (Asheville, NC) is $441,672 — down 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $478,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,668/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$441,672

Typical home value

-5.9%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$441,672
1-year appreciation
-5.9%
3-year appreciation
-5.4%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$486,325
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
$478,000
Median list price
$491,980
Median price per sqft
$281
1-year sale-price change
-8.9%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
156
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
128
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,668/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,482/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,714/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,866/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,109/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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Evergreen Community Charter, Buncombe County Schools
Schools include
Evergreen Community Charter, Bell Elementary, Haw Creek Elementary, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
196
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (2.8 mi)
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
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
258
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,828

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (5 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Barker Private STOL Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
+1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
35.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,424
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
119,099
Average weekly wage
$1,157
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,028

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

How it compares

ZIP 28805State medianUS median
Typical home value$441,672$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$478,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,668/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,424$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 28805?
$441,672.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28805?
$478,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28805?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28805?
Typical rent: $1,668/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28805?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind.
Is ZIP 28805 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28805. 196 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 28805?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28805?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28805?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemtronics, Inc., 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28805?
4 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28805 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28805?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28805?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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