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Zcta 28504, NC — ZIP 28504

Population: 20,407 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28504 (Zcta 28504, NC) is $189,416 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $85,000 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,500/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,416

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,416
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+44.7%
10-year appreciation
+109.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$191,192
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
$85,000
Median price per sqft
$50
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,500/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Northwest Elementary, Banks Elementary, Moss Hill Elementary, Southwood Elementary, Woodington Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,297
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,208

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Moss Hill Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+131 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,202
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,608
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
148

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

How it compares

ZIP 28504State medianUS median
Median home value$189,416$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$85,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,500/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,202$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 28504?
$189,416.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28504?
$85,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28504?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28504?
Typical rent: $1,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28504?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 28504 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28504?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28504?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28504?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28504?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28504 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28504?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28504?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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