The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28144 sells for about $276,000, or $189 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 83 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $972 a month.
ZIP 28144 — Salisbury
The 28144 housing market is experiencing moderate growth with a 10.9% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains somewhat constrained, the market is seeing steady demand from buyers looking for value outside of the primary Charlotte metro area.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more affordable cost of living compared to the Charlotte metro area, while still maintaining access to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 10.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 83 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 26.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 28144, Rowan County NC
The area is served by the Rowan-Salisbury School System, which provides a range of public educational options for local families.
Salisbury serves as a regional hub with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail employers, benefiting from its location along the I-85 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Rowan County based on the appraised value of real property, with additional municipal taxes applied for properties within the Salisbury city limits.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with I-85 providing a direct corridor for travel toward Charlotte and other regional employment centers.
The area features access to local parks, historic downtown Salisbury shopping and dining, and proximity to recreational lakes and golf courses in Rowan County.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with significant employment provided by regional medical centers and the school district.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-85 and US-601, facilitating regional transit.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and commercial revitalization within the historic city core.
Rowan County Central Appraisal District conducts periodic revaluations to determine property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Rowan County and Salisbury municipal tax levies, along with school district funding requirements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including standard coverage for wind and fire.
North Carolina operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from census.gov and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Trackhouse Motorplex4.718.7 mi
- The Quarry at Carrigan Farms4.718.4 mi
- Village Park Splash Pad4.616.5 mi
- Washington Park4.513 mi
- Game Show Arena Live516.7 mi
- Carrigan Farms4.418.3 mi
- Village Park4.816.5 mi
- Trackhouse Motorplex4.718.7 mi
- The Quarry at Carrigan Farms4.718.4 mi
- Warrior Golf Club4.412.5 mi
- N.C. Transportation Museum4.72 mi
- Patterson Farm Market & Tours Inc4.712.4 mi
- Tiger World4.610.6 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Salisbury4.33.4 mi
- Boone's Cave Park4.56.8 mi
- N.C. Transportation Museum4.72 mi
- Richard Childress Racing4.818.7 mi
- Richard Childress Racing Museum4.918.6 mi
- Waterworks Visual Art Center4.72.2 mi
- North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame4.717.1 mi
- Dan Nicholas Park4.67.8 mi
- Riverpark at Cooleemee Falls: The Bullhole4.39.3 mi
- Tiger World4.610.6 mi
- Thousand Trails Forest Lake411.6 mi
- Boone's Cave Park4.56.8 mi
- Tamarac Marina & Restaurant4.410.8 mi
- High Rock Marina and Campground4.612.1 mi
- Sapona Golf Swim and Tennis Club4.511.2 mi
- The Revival Golf Course At The Crescent4.11.8 mi
- Mc Canless Golf Course4.15.2 mi
- Corbin Hills Golf Club43.6 mi
- Colin Creek Golf Club4.112.8 mi
- Webb Road Flea Market4.38 mi
- Patterson Farm Market & Tours Inc4.712.4 mi
- Harris Teeter4.42.8 mi
- Marshalls4.53.4 mi
- Burlington44.9 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.426.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Public green space serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).