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Lattimore, NC — ZIP 28089

Population: 167 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28089 (Lattimore, NC) is $187,500. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 251 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,500

Median home value

251

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,500
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
$335,000
Median days on market
251 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.7%
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) (10.6 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
60.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,954
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (15 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Cleveland Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+427 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
73.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,438
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,520
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
403

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

How it compares

ZIP 28089State medianUS median
Median sale price$335,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market251 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,438$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 28089?
$187,500.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28089?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28089?
Median days on market: 251 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28089?
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 28089?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 28089 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28089?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28089?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28089?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 28089 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28089?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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