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Deep Gap, NC — ZIP 28618

Population: 2,208 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28618 (Deep Gap, NC) is $396,949 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $413,878 after a median 139 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$396,949

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

139

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$396,949
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+122.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2024)
$404,468
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
$413,878
Median list price
$519,585
Median price per sqft
$343
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
139 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,737/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,191/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (17.6 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
4.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,678

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Boone Inc Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (53 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-210 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,080
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
49.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,590
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

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

How it compares

ZIP 28618State medianUS median
Typical home value$396,949$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$413,878$334,397$319,906
Median days on market139 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,080$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 28618?
$396,949.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28618?
$413,878.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28618?
Median days on market: 139 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28618?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28618?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 28618 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28618. 5 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 28618?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28618?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28618?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 28618 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28618?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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