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Brevard, NC — ZIP 28712

Population: 19,977 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28712 (Brevard, NC) is $470,807 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $569,500 after a median 94 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,976/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$470,807

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$470,807
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+122.0%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$480,951
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
$569,500
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
74
For-sale inventory
228
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
171
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,976/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
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Pisgah Forest Elementary, Brevard Elementary, Brevard High, Brevard Middle, Davidson River School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (19.4 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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
71.1 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,612
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,616

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Brevard Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+157 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,798
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,194
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

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

How it compares

ZIP 28712State medianUS median
Median home value$470,807$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$569,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market94 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,976/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,798$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 28712?
$470,807.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28712?
$569,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28712?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28712?
Typical rent: $1,976/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28712?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28712 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28712?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28712?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28712?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28712?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28712 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28712?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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