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Newport, NC — ZIP 28570

Population: 22,197 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28570 (Newport, NC) is $349,316 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,799/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,316

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$349,316
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+77.4%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$350,166
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
$425,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+13.6%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,799/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Newport Elementary, Broad Creek Middle, Bogue Sound Elementary, Croatan High, Newport Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (8.4 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
319
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,780
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,663

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Circle P Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+470 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
10.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,198
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,918
Average weekly wage
$797
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
554

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

How it compares

ZIP 28570State medianUS median
Median home value$349,316$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,799/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,198$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 28570?
$349,316.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28570?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28570?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28570?
Typical rent: $1,799/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28570?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 28570 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28570?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28570?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28570?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28570?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28570 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28570?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28570?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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