The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28752 sells for about $285,000, or $177 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 91 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 28752 — Marion
The housing market in 28752 is currently experiencing a cooling trend with median sale prices down 3.6% year-over-year. Market activity remains moderate with homes spending approximately 91 days on the market. Several requested metrics, including specific demographic and tax data, are not available at the ZIP level.
The area is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking mountain-style living with reasonable access to major transportation corridors.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 91 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 15.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28752, McDowell County, NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area benefits from proximity to I-40, facilitating regional access and supporting local residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents have easy access to I-40 and other major roadways, providing a reasonable commute to regional employment centers.
The area offers access to mountain retreats and proximity to downtown Marion for local shopping and dining.
The local economy is supported by proximity to major transportation infrastructure and a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and United States Zip Codes
- Lightning Lanes4.12 mi
- Black Mountain Escape518.3 mi
- Ridgecrest Conference Center4.715.7 mi
- Silver Creek Golf Club4.612.8 mi
- COMMA Performing Arts Center4.718.8 mi
- White Horse Black Mountain4.818.3 mi
- Grind Cafe4.418.6 mi
- Lake James State Park4.78.5 mi
- Toms Creek Falls Trail4.94.6 mi
- Crabtree Falls Trail4.89.7 mi
- Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead4.810.5 mi
- Emerald Village4.610.9 mi
- Paddys Creek Area4.78.3 mi
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals4.49.7 mi
- Blanton House Restaurant & Venue4.32.5 mi
- Mountain Gateway Museum4.611 mi
- History Museum of Burke County4.718.7 mi
- Lake James State Park4.78.5 mi
- Toms Creek Falls Trail4.94.6 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area4.712.1 mi
- Crabtree Falls Trail4.89.7 mi
- Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead4.810.5 mi
- Lake James Camping Resort & Marina4.28.8 mi
- Bear Creek Marina4.13.9 mi
- Mimosa Boat Landing4.510.8 mi
- Silver Creek Golf Club4.612.8 mi
- Marion Lake Club4.45.9 mi
- Ingles Market4.32.8 mi
- Dollar General4.15.7 mi
- Dollar General410.5 mi
- McDowell Square Shopping Center4.21.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local commercial hub providing essential services and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.