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Bostic, NC — ZIP 28018

Population: 5,034 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28018 (Bostic, NC) is $222,108 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,000 after a median 122 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,108

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

122

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,108
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$232,171
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
$339,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+21.1%
Median days on market
122 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
East Rutherford High School, East Rutherford Middle School, Sunshine Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations) (24.2 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,728
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,751

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (25 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Clute's Hilltop Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+459 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$964
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
42.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,960
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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

How it compares

ZIP 28018State medianUS median
Median home value$222,108$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$339,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market122 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$964$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 28018?
$222,108.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28018?
$339,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28018?
Median days on market: 122 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28018?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28018?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 28018 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28018?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28018?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28018?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28018?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28018 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28018?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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