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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28805

Buncombe County · Asheville, NC

Typical home value

$454,608[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-6.4%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+60.0%
vs metro
+5.1%
vs state
+59.7%
ZIP 28805 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28805 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28805 is worth $454,608 — 5.1% above the Asheville, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,619 a month — a 4.3% 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
$1,619[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,667[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
19,993[3]
Median household income
$75,151[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,011[5]
Moved in
9,920
Moved out
8,909

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • Evergreen Community Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Evergreen Community Charter

    437 students

  • Haw Creek Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Buncombe County Schools

    394 students

  • Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Buncombe County Schools

    280 students

  • Bell Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Buncombe County Schools

    204 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$19,432

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$2,299
Loan principal$363,686
Down payment$90,922
Total interest paid$463,862

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 ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$2,901
Monthly rent$1,619

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
31st percentile[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28805?
The typical home in 28805 is worth $454,608, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28805?
Home values in 28805 are down 6.4% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28805?
A typical home in 28805 rents for about $1,619 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 28805?
The effective property tax rate in 28805 is 0.6% — roughly $2,667 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28805?
ZIP code 28805 has a population of 19,993 and a median household income of $75,151.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hoopers Creek CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $455,269
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Asheville, NC

    Typical home
    $450,372
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Flat Rock, NC

    Typical home
    $462,012
    Gross yield
  • Etowah CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $465,915
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Royal Pines CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $443,116
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Weaverville, NC

    Typical home
    $472,352
    Gross yield
    4.1%

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