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Winnabow, NC — ZIP 28479

Population: 6,581 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28479 (Winnabow, NC) is $369,039 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,500 after a median 66.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,158/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$369,039

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

66.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$369,039
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$370,284
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
$258,500
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
66.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,158/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Town Creek Elementary, Town Creek Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Navassa (10.2 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
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,699
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,120

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Winnabow Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER, WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER, J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+3,752 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Housing built before 1970
8.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
69.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,721
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,785
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,063

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

How it compares

ZIP 28479State medianUS median
Median home value$369,039$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$258,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,158/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,721$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 28479?
$369,039.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28479?
$258,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28479?
Median days on market: 66.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28479?
Typical rent: $2,158/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28479?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 28479 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28479?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28479?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28479?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28479?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28479 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28479?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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