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Shelby, NC — ZIP 28152

Population: 26,134 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28152 (Shelby, NC) is $223,792 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $80,000 after a median 174 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,220/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$223,792

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

174

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,792
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-6.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+95.3%
All-time peak (2023-09)
$239,338
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
$80,000
Median list price
$300,000
Median price per sqft
$67
Median days on market
174 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
122
Sale-to-list ratio
72.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,220/mo
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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Pinnacle Classical Academy, Cleveland County Schools
Schools include
Pinnacle Classical Academy, Boiling Springs Elementary, Crest High, Elizabeth Elementary, Township Three Elementary

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

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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations) (4.6 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,864
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,359

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kings Mountain National Military Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (36 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
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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,481
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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 28152State medianUS median
Median home value$223,792$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$80,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market174 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,220/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,481$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 28152?
$223,792.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28152?
$80,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28152?
Median days on market: 174 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28152?
Typical rent: $1,220/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28152?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 28152 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28152?
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 28152?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28152?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations), 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28152?
11 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28152 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28152?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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