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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28806

Buncombe County · Asheville, NC

Typical home value

$405,442[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.0%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+42.7%
vs metro
-6.3%
vs state
+42.4%
ZIP 28806 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28806 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28806 is worth $405,442 — 6.3% below the Asheville, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,746 a month — a 5.2% 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
$1,746[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,447[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
43,433[3]
Median household income
$63,273[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
14
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
3
  • IC Imagine

    Other · Grades K–12 · Invest Collegiate - Imagine

    1,218 students

  • Erwin High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Buncombe County Schools

    1,052 students

  • The Franklin School of Innovation

    High · Grades 5–12 · The Franklin School of Innovation

    706 students

  • West Buncombe Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Buncombe County Schools

    578 students

  • Eblen Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Buncombe County Schools

    550 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 yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$20,952

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$2,050
Loan principal$324,353
Down payment$81,088
Total interest paid$413,695

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 ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$2,591
Monthly rent$1,746

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28806?
The typical home in 28806 is worth $405,442, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28806?
Home values in 28806 are down 5.0% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28806?
A typical home in 28806 rents for about $1,746 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 28806?
The effective property tax rate in 28806 is 0.6% — roughly $2,447 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28806?
ZIP code 28806 has a population of 43,433 and a median household income of $63,273.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • East Flat Rock CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $394,257
    Gross yield
  • Mars Hill, NC

    Typical home
    $417,597
    Gross yield
  • Asheville, NC

    Typical home
    $418,837
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Mountain Home CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $427,679
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Woodfin, NC

    Typical home
    $427,689
    Gross yield
  • Etowah CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $428,359
    Gross yield

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