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Zionville, NC

Zionville, NC.

Population: 2,320 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zionville, NC is $339,998 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,000 after a median 127 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$339,998

Typical home value

-1.0%

1-year change

127

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$339,998
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$351,168
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
$379,000
Median list price
$459,900
Median price per sqft
$264
1-year sale-price change
-18.5%
Median days on market
127 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,737/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,191/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.8 : 1
Schools include
Mabel Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (23.4 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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 in
Annual snowfall
17.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,638

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Johnson County Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
-210 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$943
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,590
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

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

How it compares

ZionvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$339,998$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$379,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market127 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$943$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 Zionville, NC?
$339,998.
What is the median sale price in Zionville, NC?
$379,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zionville, NC?
Median days on market: 127 days.
What is typical rent in Zionville, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zionville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Zionville, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zionville, NC. 18 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 Zionville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zionville, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zionville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zionville, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zionville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zionville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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