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Zcta 28104, NC

Zcta 28104, NC.

Population: 36,641 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 28104, NC is $600,394 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,427/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$600,394

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$600,394
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.6%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$604,209
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
$675,000
Median list price
$735,000
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
147
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
88 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,427/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,510/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,190/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Union Day School, Matthews Charter Academy, Union County Public Schools
Schools include
Union Day School, Matthews Charter Academy, Weddington Elementary, Weddington Middle, Weddington High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ram Leather Care (12.6 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
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
201
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,539
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,600

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (39 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE, CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH, ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,916 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,198
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
90.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,909
Average weekly wage
$1,131
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,166

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

How it compares

Zcta 28104State medianUS median
Median home value$600,394$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$675,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,427/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,198$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 Zcta 28104, NC?
$600,394.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 28104, NC?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 28104, NC?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 28104, NC?
Typical rent: $2,427/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 28104, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Zcta 28104, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 28104, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 28104, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 28104, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 28104, NC?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 28104, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 28104, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 28104, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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