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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28086

Cleveland County

Typical home value

$250,376[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
0.0%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.9%
vs metro
vs state
-12.0%
ZIP 28086 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28086 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28086 is worth $250,376. Over the past year, values have risen 0.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,761 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,761[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,522[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cleveland County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
29,460[3]
Median household income
$62,414[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cleveland County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+390[5]
Moved in
2,541
Moved out
2,151

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Kings Mountain High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cleveland County Schools

    1,317 students

  • Kings Mountain Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Cleveland County Schools

    664 students

  • Kings Mountain Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Cleveland County Schools

    632 students

  • Bethware Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Cleveland County Schools

    530 students

  • North Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Cleveland County Schools

    291 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$21,135

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,266
Loan principal$200,301
Down payment$50,075
Total interest paid$255,473

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,602
Monthly rent$1,761

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28086?
The typical home in 28086 is worth $250,376, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28086?
Home values in 28086 are up 0.0% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28086?
A typical home in 28086 rents for about $1,761 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 28086?
The effective property tax rate in 28086 is 0.6% — roughly $1,522 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28086?
ZIP code 28086 has a population of 29,460 and a median household income of $62,414.

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