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The 25 Most Expensive ZIP Codes In North Carolina, Per Zillow Data
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is home to the most expensive ZIP code in the state. Home values … [+]
North Carolina is home to so many cities, many of them more or less college towns originally, that have exploded. Charlotte is the largest, but many others like Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Durham, Greensboro have all seen surges in population. Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.
As part of an ongoing series, we’ve been analyzing ever state in the country in terms of what the most expensive ZIP codes are. Here, we’re investigating the most expensive ones in North Carolina. As a coastal state, North Carolina possesses a string of beach towns that command high home prices. But there are less well-known areas of the state that are surprisingly expensive.
Read on to find out the most expensive ZIP codes in North Carolina in 2024, based on the latest data from Zillow’s home value index.
The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in North Carolina
Sourcing data from Zillow’s home value index, as well as the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey, we analyzed thousands of ZIP codes across the U.S. as part of a general survey. The Zillow home value index tracks (as of September 2024) the home values of 720 ZIP codes in North Carolina. As part of our analysis, we took into consideration the latest monthly home values Zillow has — September 2024 — as well as the average of 12 months of median home values from October 2023 to September 2024. Home values have grown immensely across America since the pandemic-induced buying frenzy, but home value appreciation in North Carolina has been particularly robust. In fact, in the third most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina witnessed home values double over the last five years.
Below are the 25 most expensive ZIP codes in North Carolina.
The Top 5 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in North Carolina
The No. 1 most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina is 28480, which is centered on Wrightsville Beach, east of Wilmington. This vacation town is very wealthy. The median household income here is $121,417, with a mean household income of $185,809. Over the last five years, the median home value surged by 73.1%, from $902,573 in September 2019 to over $1.562 million in September 2024.
The second most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina is 28207. This is an affluent part of Charlotte. The median household income is really high, at $217,656. But the average household income is $389,928, which is easily one of the highest incomes in the state. The home value appreciation here has been substantial, though not as great as in the No. 1 most expensive ZIP code. From a median of $960,099 in September 2019, the median home value rose by 55%, reaching $1.487.7 million by the end of September 2024.
The third most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina is far away from the beach as well as from major metro areas like Charlotte. ZIP code 28717 is far in the west of North Carolina, right on the border with South Carolina in the backcountry. Centered on the unincorporated village of Cashiers, ZIP code 28717 is home to a series of beautiful houses. This place has caught fire in recent years, with its median home value growing by 104.6% — doubling from $692,525 in September 2019 to over $1.416 million as of September 2024. This ZIP code’s upstart status can be seen in its incomes: With a median household income of $71,023, residents of ZIP code 28717 earn roughly the national median income, and yet the median home value isn’t far off from $1.5 million.
The No. 4 most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina is 28646, which is centered on Linville, far in the west of North Carolina near the Tennessee border. Like the third most expensive ZIP code, 28646 is another backcountry beauty. Incomes here are very similar to the other backcountry ZIP code 28717, with the median household income in 28646 being $71,538 and the average household income $128,171. Home values, however, are far beyond what those incomes convey. The median home value in ZIP code 28646 was over $1.251 million in September 2024, up 71.1% since September 2019 when it was $731,573.
The fifth most expensive ZIP code in North Carolina — 28741 — is based on the town of Highlands, which is yet another western backcountry place. It’s understandable that these rugged ZIP codes are so expensive because the scenery is superb. This ZIP code saw a massive increase in home values over the last five years. In September 2019, the median home value was $549,672, before rising by over 81%, to reach $995,427 in September 2024. However, like ZIP codes 28717 and 28646, the local incomes here cannot sustain these home prices: The median household income in ZIP code 28741 is $65,606.
Less than two weeks after losing its head coach to Duke University, a North Carolina high school football program has been promoted from within.
Kevin Reddick will become the new head coach at Rolesville High School, replacing Ranier Rackley, who became the Director of Player Development at Duke University.
News of the decision was first reported by High School OT.
Reddick was the defensive coordinator for the Rams for the past three seasons, helping the team win 25 games during that run. Last year, Rolesville allowed just under 15 points per game with Reddick in charge of the defense.
North Carolina High School Promotes Defensive Coordinator To Head Coach
Rolesville finished 9-4 last season under Rackley and Reddick.
Reddick is a graduate of New Bern High School, helping the Bears capture the 2007 Class 4AA North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship. He was tabbed the most valuable player of that title game as a sophomore fullback after scoring two touchdowns in a 28-17 victory over Independence.
At New Bern, Reddick earned conference defensive player of the year honors and was all-state at lineback as a senior after recording 189 tackles, eight quarterback sacks, six forced fumbles and four blocked punts. He also ran for over 160 yards and scored six touchdowns.
Kevin Reddick Was College Standout, Had NFL Career Before Becoming Coach
Following his high school career, Reddick signed with North Carolina as a four-star prospect, earning first team all-ACC honors as a senior. He also had offers from North Carolina State, Virginia and Clemson.
With the Tar Heels, Reddick played in 50 games, recording 275 tackles, including 36 for loss, with 8.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Reddick signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent, and also had stints with the San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.
Rolesville reached the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship game with Reddick on the coaching staff and the third round this past season.
Rolesville Returns Top Rusher, Several Other Key Players
The Rams will be replacing starting quarterback Kaleb Williams, who had almost 2,500 yards passing and 22 touchdowns, as freshman Chase Williams was 8-for-8 for 98 yards with a touchdown in three games.
They will have top running back Amir Brown back, as he ran for 1,374 yards with 22 touchdowns and six games of 100 yards rushing as a junior. He also had 13 receptions for 106 yards and another TD.
Anthony Roberts is another key player back, as he caught 35 passes for 656 yards and nine TDs. Top tacklers Jayden Broadie, Javon Campbell, Genesis Allen and Keonte Sutton are all set to return, as well.
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At least two people are dead and “several” others are injured after a “planned fight” at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, authorities said.
Police have identified several victims and suspects after Monday’s shooting at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims in the shooting, but did not provide an exact number. The suspects were still at large over two hours later.
Officers were called to the park just before 10 a.m. after reports of a fight, which then escalated into multiple people shooting each other.
Area schools are not in lockdown, and classes are operating as normal, police said.
“Due to the number of people involved, efforts are ongoing to account for everyone. At this time, some of those involved in the incident are juveniles,” police said.
According to local news station WFMY, at least three people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared their conditions.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and remains under investigation.
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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