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Marion, NC — ZIP 28752

Population: 30,292 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28752 (Marion, NC) is $244,306 — down 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 167.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,210/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,306

Median home value

-2.7%

1-year change

167.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,306
1-year appreciation
-2.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.1%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$252,984
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
$247,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
167.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,210/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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Schools include
East McDowell Middle School, Eastfield Global Magnet School, Glenwood Elementary School, Marion Elementary School, McDowell High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · 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 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (23.2 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
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.0 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
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,417
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,047

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (27 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Shiflet Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+221 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
32.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$904
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,139
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

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

How it compares

ZIP 28752State medianUS median
Median home value$244,306$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$247,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market168 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,210/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$904$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 28752?
$244,306.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28752?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28752?
Median days on market: 167.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28752?
Typical rent: $1,210/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28752?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28752 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28752?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28752?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28752?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28752?
13 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28752 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28752?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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