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Asheville, NC — ZIP 28805

Population: 19,993 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28805 (Asheville, NC) is $450,212 — down 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $470,500 after a median 80.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,583/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,212

Median home value

-6.3%

1-year change

80.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,212
1-year appreciation
-6.3%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$493,412
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
$470,500
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
-13.7%
Median days on market
80.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
160
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,583/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Evergreen Community Charter, Buncombe County Schools
Schools include
Evergreen Community Charter, Bell Elementary, Haw Creek Elementary, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
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
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (2.8 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)

Annual precipitation
49.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
258
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,828

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (5 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Barker Private STOL Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
35.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,424
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
122,825
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,379

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

How it compares

ZIP 28805State medianUS median
Median home value$450,212$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$470,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,583/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,424$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 28805?
$450,212.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28805?
$470,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28805?
Median days on market: 80.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28805?
Typical rent: $1,583/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28805?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28805 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28805?
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 28805?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28805?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemtronics, Inc., 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28805?
4 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28805 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28805?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28805?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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