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Henderson, NC — ZIP 27536

Population: 15,298 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27536 (Henderson, NC) is $120,909 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 51.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $925/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$120,909

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$120,909
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.7%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$129,083
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,000
Median list price
$210,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$925/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Henderson Collegiate, Vance County Schools
Schools include
Henderson Collegiate, Vance County Middle School, Pinkston Street Elementary, E M Rollins Elementary, L B Yancey Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JFD Electronics/Channel Master (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 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
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,615
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,481

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Boyd Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Country Regional Airport (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+66 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
57.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,310
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,014
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

ZIP 27536State medianUS median
Median home value$120,909$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$925/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,310$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 median home value in ZIP 27536?
$120,909.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27536?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27536?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27536?
Typical rent: $925/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27536?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 27536 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27536?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27536?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27536?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27536?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27536 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27536?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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