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Tuckasegee, NC — ZIP 28783

Population: 1,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28783 (Tuckasegee, NC) is $457,267 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 229 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$457,267

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

229

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,267
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+96.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$457,267
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
$295,000
Median list price
$651,000
Median price per sqft
$410
1-year sale-price change
-30.6%
Median days on market
229 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barber Orchard (13 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
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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)
313
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
638

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Jackson County Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+195 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$831
Households with broadband internet
30.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,703
Average weekly wage
$843
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

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

How it compares

ZIP 28783State medianUS median
Median home value$457,267$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$295,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market229 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$831$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 28783?
$457,267.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28783?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28783?
Median days on market: 229 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28783?
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 28783?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 28783 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28783?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28783?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28783?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 28783 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28783?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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