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Jackson, NC

Jackson, NC.

Population: 2,033 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jackson, NC is $101,712 — up 8.5% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$101,712

Typical home value

+8.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$101,712
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$110,070
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$154,500
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$811/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,206/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,346/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
Schools include
Central Elementary, Northampton Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
5.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
963
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Johnston Farm Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL, UNC HEALTH NASH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
+8 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
44.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,028
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,746
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

JacksonState medianUS median
Typical home value$101,712$285,911$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,028$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 Jackson, NC?
$101,712.
What is typical rent in Jackson, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, winter weather.
Is Jackson, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Jackson, NC. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jackson, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Jackson, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jackson, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jackson, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Jackson

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