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Vass, NC — ZIP 28394

Population: 5,936 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28394 (Vass, NC) is $364,941 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $408,870 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,133/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,941

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$364,941
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$365,260
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$408,870
Median list price
$415,106
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,133/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,701/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,051/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss, Moore County Schools
Schools include
STARS Charter, Vass-Lakeview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
73
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Contaminated Ground Water (11.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,205
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,795

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Rooster Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+999 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
13.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,510
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,014
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,077

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

How it compares

ZIP 28394State medianUS median
Typical home value$364,941$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$408,870$334,397$319,906
Median days on market82 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$2,133/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,510$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 typical home value in ZIP 28394?
$364,941.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28394?
$408,870.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28394?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28394?
Typical rent: $2,133/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28394?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 28394 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28394. 73 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28394?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28394?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28394?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28394?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28394 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28394?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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