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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28716

Haywood County

Typical home value

$286,457[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.7%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 28716 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28716 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28716 is worth $286,457. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.7%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,597[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Haywood 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
No Rating
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
16,863[3]
Median household income
$63,141[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+400[5]
Moved in
1,896
Moved out
1,496

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Pisgah High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Haywood County Schools

    908 students

  • Bethel Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Haywood County Schools

    528 students

  • Canton Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Haywood County Schools

    493 students

  • North Canton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Haywood County Schools

    326 students

  • Meadowbrook Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Haywood County Schools

    207 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,448
Loan principal$229,166
Down payment$57,291
Total interest paid$292,288

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,821
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28716?
The typical home in 28716 is worth $286,457, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28716?
Home values in 28716 are down 5.7% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28716?
The effective property tax rate in 28716 is 0.6% — roughly $1,597 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28716?
ZIP code 28716 has a population of 16,863 and a median household income of $63,141.

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