28531 — Harkers Island, NC Home Values
Typical home value $419,764 as of June 2026 · 5th of 15 in Morehead City, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28531, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28531 compares in the Morehead City, NC area
ZIP code 28531 (Harkers Island, NC) has a typical home value of $419,764 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 15 ZIP codes tracked in the Morehead City, NC area, more expensive than about 73% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +7.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +42.4%, from $294,757 in June 2021 to $419,764 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Morehead City, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Morehead City.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28531 has a population of 1,080, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 95.2% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, and 0.4% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harkers Island Elementary | 1163 Island Road, Harkers Island, NC | 0.3 mi |
| Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary | 174 Marshallberg Road, Smyrna, NC | 4.4 mi |
| Tiller School | 1950 Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC | 5.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28531?
$419,764 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28531 an expensive ZIP code in the Morehead City, NC area?
28531 ranks 5th of 15 ZIP codes in the Morehead City, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 73% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 28531 changed over the past year?
+7.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 28531?
1,080, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28531?
Harkers Island Elementary (0.3 mi), Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary (4.4 mi), Tiller School (5.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 28531?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Morehead City, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.