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Mount pleasant, NC — ZIP 28124

Population: 7,010 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28124 (Mount pleasant, NC) is $385,633 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $444,000 after a median 75.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,633

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

75.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,633
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+111.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$385,960
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
$444,000
Median list price
$537,500
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
+26.9%
Median days on market
75.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,970/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
Mount Pleasant Elementary, Mount Pleasant High, Mount Pleasant Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination (11.3 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
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,101
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,966

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (58 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Willow Creek Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+1,342 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,018
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,915
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,768

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

How it compares

ZIP 28124State medianUS median
Median home value$385,633$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$444,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,018$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 28124?
$385,633.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28124?
$444,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28124?
Median days on market: 75.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28124?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,260/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28124?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28124 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28124?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28124?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28124?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28124?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28124 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28124?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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