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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28152

Cleveland County

Typical home value

$226,271[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.2%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.3%
vs metro
vs state
-20.5%
ZIP 28152 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28152 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28152 is worth $226,271. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,228 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,228[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,509[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
26,134[3]
Median household income
$57,806[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
11
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
3
  • Pinnacle Classical Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Pinnacle Classical Academy

    1,165 students

  • Crest High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cleveland County Schools

    1,101 students

  • Shelby High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cleveland County Schools

    790 students

  • Shelby Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cleveland County Schools

    591 students

  • Elizabeth Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Cleveland County Schools

    581 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 yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$14,740

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$1,144
Loan principal$181,016
Down payment$45,254
Total interest paid$230,877

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$1,459
Monthly rent$1,228

Renting 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 28152?
The typical home in 28152 is worth $226,271, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28152?
Home values in 28152 are down 1.2% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28152?
A typical home in 28152 rents for about $1,228 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 28152?
The effective property tax rate in 28152 is 0.7% — roughly $1,509 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28152?
ZIP code 28152 has a population of 26,134 and a median household income of $57,806.

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