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Zcta 28791, NC

Zcta 28791, NC.

Population: 15,108 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 28791, NC is $424,374 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,725/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$424,374

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$424,374
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$439,687
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
$415,000
Median list price
$446,948
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
116
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,725/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Rugby Middle, West Henderson High, Hendersonville High, Hendersonville Middle, Hendersonville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blue Ridge Plating Company (7.4 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)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,002
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,235

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Western North Carolina Air Museum Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+787 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,123
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,995
Average weekly wage
$1,063
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,093

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

How it compares

Zcta 28791State medianUS median
Typical home value$424,374$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$415,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,725/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,123$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 Zcta 28791, NC?
$424,374.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 28791, NC?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 28791, NC?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 28791, NC?
Typical rent: $1,725/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 28791, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, drought.
Is Zcta 28791, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 28791, NC. 36 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 Zcta 28791, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 28791, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 28791, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 28791, NC?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 28791, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 28791, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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