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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28904

Clay County

Typical home value

$350,657[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.8%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.4%
vs metro
vs state
+23.2%
ZIP 28904 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28904 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28904 is worth $350,657. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,632[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,050[3]
Median household income
$56,480[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+165[5]
Moved in
474
Moved out
309

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Hayesville Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Clay County Schools

    387 students

  • Hayesville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Clay County Schools

    374 students

  • Hayesville Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Clay County Schools

    283 students

  • Hayesville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Clay County Schools

    257 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$1,773
Loan principal$280,526
Down payment$70,131
Total interest paid$357,795

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$2,203
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 28904?
The typical home in 28904 is worth $350,657, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28904?
Home values in 28904 are down 0.8% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28904?
The effective property tax rate in 28904 is 0.5% — roughly $1,632 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28904?
ZIP code 28904 has a population of 10,050 and a median household income of $56,480.

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