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ZIP 28785

Population: 8,311 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28785 is $390,242 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 70 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,242

Typical home value

-2.5%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$390,242
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$407,256

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$380,000
Median list price
$459,000
Median price per sqft
$249
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
123
1-year forecast
-1.6%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,008/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,113/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,089/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Jonathan Valley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Benfield Industries, Inc. (6.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.3 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,737
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,586

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Big Sandy Landing (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
18.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,622
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 28785State medianUS median
Typical home value$390,242—$288,527
Median sale price$380,000—$325,000
Median days on market70 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,622—$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 typical home value in ZIP 28785?
$390,242.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28785?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28785?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28785?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,250/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 28785 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28785. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28785?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28785?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28785 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28785?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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