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Zion, NC—28150

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$208,000
2.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$53,000
38.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
50
13.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.4%
Median Rent
$1,150
8.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$950
5.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$999
3.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,200
0.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Zion, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Zion, NC is $208,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.6%. This indicates that home prices in Zion, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$208,000-2.6%
Single Family $208,000-2.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$171,000-0.6%
    3 Bed
    		$249,0000.8%
    4 Bed
    		$363,000-0.5%
    5 Bed $463,103-0.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.3%
    1 Bedroom
    6.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    28.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.1%

    Rental Trends — Zion, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Zion, NC is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Zion, NC is 1-bedrooms: $933, 2-bedrooms: $1,010, 3-bedrooms: $1,340, 4-bedrooms: $1,660. The most common rental property sizes in Zion, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 43.5% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,150$1,220
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $950$933
    2 Bed Rent $999$1,010
    3 Bed Rent $1,200$1,340
    4 Bed Rent $1,760$1,660
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.2%
    1 Bedroom
    18.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    43.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Zion, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Zion, NC is 50. This is a decrease of -13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$298,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		19814.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%14.0%
    Days on Market
    		50-13.0%
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    Demographics — Zion, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zion, NC has a population of 26,400, which has decreased by -4.1% over the past 5 years. Zion, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,400-4.1%
    % Under 18
    		20.0%-11.1%
    % Seniors
    		23.8%24.6%
    % WFH
    		8.7%357.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.4%15.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zion, NC is a predominantly white area, with 62.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Zion, NC is black, making up 27.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.0% of the population in Zion, NC, and this percentage has increased by 50.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		62.0%-5.1%
    % Black
    		27.0%-5.6%
    % Hispanic
    		4.9%40.0%
    % Asian
    		0.7%-22.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.0%50.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Zion, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 571 mortgage originations in Zion, NC, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Zion, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		571
    % Conventional Loans
    		70.0%
    % Government Loans
    		30.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Zion, NC

    Zion, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		823
    Total Units Section 8
    		552
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		76.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$230$950$720
    2 Bedroom-$59$999$940
    3 Bedroom$120$1,200$1,320
    4 Bedroom-$350$1,760$1,410

    Affordability — Zion, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4
    Median Home Price$208,000
    Median Household Income$53,000

    Zion, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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