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Seven springs, NC — ZIP 28578

Population: 4,219 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28578 (Seven springs, NC) is $129,353 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,000 after a median 1 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,353

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$129,353
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
-12.4%
5-year appreciation
-7.5%
10-year appreciation
+14.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$151,858
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
$229,000
Median list price
$232,450
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-1.1%

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

Rents

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Spring Creek High, Spring Creek Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,031
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,417

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Moss Hill Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, CHERRY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+115 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
17.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$756
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
44.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,331
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
481

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

How it compares

ZIP 28578State medianUS median
Median home value$129,353$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$229,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market1 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$756$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 28578?
$129,353.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28578?
$229,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28578?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28578?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28578?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought.
Is ZIP 28578 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28578?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28578?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28578?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28578?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28578 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28578?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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